noun
die Gültigkeit, -en
validity
Es bedeutet, dass etwas rechtlich oder offiziell anerkannt ist und für einen bestimmten Zeitraum verwendet werden darf.
The German word "Gültigkeit" is a noun meaning "validity". It is formed from the adjective "gültig" (meaning "valid") plus the suffix "-keit", which turns adjectives into nouns expressing a state or quality.
Similar words:
- Rechtskraft (legal force)
- Wirksamkeit (effectiveness)
- Vollständigkeit (completeness)
Difference:
- Gültigkeit refers specifically to the state of being valid (e.g., a document or rule).
- Rechtskraft is a legal term emphasizing binding legal effect.
- Wirksamkeit emphasizes how effectively something works.
- Vollständigkeit refers to completeness, which differs conceptually from validity.
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Examples
Die Gültigkeit des Passes endet bald.noun
The validity of the passport will end soon.
Wir müssen die Gültigkeit des Tickets überprüfen, bevor wir einsteigen.noun
We have to check the validity of the ticket before we board.
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