Gültig
Example: Der Vertrag ist nur gültig, wenn beide Parteien unterschreiben.
Definition
"gültig" describes something that is legally or officially acceptable and effective, such as a contract or document. For example, "Der Vertrag ist nur gültig, wenn beide Parteien unterschreiben" means the contract is only valid if both parties sign it.
Etymology
The word "gültig" comes from the German root related to 'value' or 'worth.' It evolved from Middle High German 'gültic,' which is connected to 'gilt' meaning 'value' or 'payment.' Did you know? The concept behind "gültig" is closely tied to something being 'worth something' or having legitimate effect.
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"Gültig" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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