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generell gelten

/ɡenəˈʁɛl ˈɡɛltn̩/
phrase★Intermediate— to generally apply
formal

To be valid or applicable in most cases or situations; to generally hold true.

Die Vorschriften gelten generell für alle Unternehmen.

The regulations generally apply to all companies.

Generell gilt: Sicherheit geht vor.

Generally, safety comes first.

💡

This phrase is often used in formal contexts, such as legal or administrative documents, to indicate broad applicability.

Collocations

generell geltento generally applyfür alle geltento apply to everyone

Synonyms

allgemein geltengrundsätzlich gelten

Antonyms

ausnahmenweise geltennicht gelten

Related Phrases

grundsätzlich geltenphrase
to fundamentally apply

💡Pro Tip

Formal Usage

Use 'generell gelten' in formal writing or professional settings to indicate broad applicability.

⚡Gold Rule

Precision

Ensure the context is formal or administrative when using this phrase.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'generell' (general) and 'gelten' (to apply/be valid), combining to express broad applicability.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in legal, administrative, and formal contexts to emphasize that a rule or principle applies widely.

Word Breakdown

generell
general
adverb
+
gelten
to apply/be valid
verb
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