geltend

The German word "geltend" is an adjective or present participle used in phrases, and it generally means "valid" or "applicable." Its root verb is "gelten," which means "to be valid" or "to apply." For example, "geltende Gesetze" means "applicable laws" or "valid regulations."

Similar words in German include:

• "gültig" (valid)
• "anwendbar" (applicable)
• "relevant" (relevant)
• "satzungsmäßig" (statutory)

The differences among these words are subtle and context-dependent:

• "Gültig": More often used to describe something that is legally or formally valid, such as a ticket or a contract.
• "Anwendbar": Focuses on whether something can be applied or used in a given context.
• "Relevant": Refers to something being pertinent or significant in a particular situation.
• "Satzungsmäßig": A very specific term used primarily in legal or organizational contexts, referring to something conforming to statutes or bylaws.

"Geltend" is somewhat broader as it encapsulates the idea of being in force and generally applicable, whereas the other similar words have more specific connotations depending on legal validity, applicability, or relevance.