Zur Geltung kommen
Example: Die Farben des Gemäldes kommen im richtigen Licht besonders zur Geltung.
Definition
"Zur Geltung kommen" means to become noticeable or to have a strong effect, especially when something is presented or shown in a way that highlights its qualities. For example, colors in a painting come to the fore when seen in the right light.
Translations
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come into its own -
lucirse -
tot zijn recht komen -
lluir -
prendre toute sa valeur
Etymology
The phrase "zur Geltung kommen" comes from German, where "Geltung" means validity, value, or effect. The verb "kommen" means to come. Combined, the phrase literally means 'to come to validity' or 'to come into effect,' reflecting the idea of something becoming noticeable or appreciated. Did you know that "Geltung" shares roots with the English word 'gelt,' which originally meant money or value in Yiddish?
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