Geldig
Example: De voorwaarden voor een geldig contract zijn complex en belangrijk.
Definition
"Geldig" is an adjective used to describe something that is valid, legally acceptable, or officially recognized. For example, "geldig" can refer to a contract that meets all legal requirements and is therefore enforceable and binding.
Etymology
The word "geldig" comes from the Dutch language, with roots in the Middle Dutch word "geldighe" meaning valid or effective. It is related to the German word "gültig," which shares the same meaning. Did you know? The concept behind "geldig" revolves around the idea of being 'holding value' or 'having force.'
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"Geldig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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