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Gültigkeit
/ˈɡʏltɪçkaɪ̯t/
validity
Die Gültigkeit des Passes beträgt zehn Jahre.
The validity of the passport is ten years.
formal
The state of being valid or legally effective; the period during which something is valid.
Der Vertrag hat ab dem 1. Januar Gültigkeit.
The contract is valid from January 1st.
Bitte überprüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Tickets.
Please check the validity of your ticket.
Often used in legal or administrative contexts to refer to the time period during which a document, contract, or permit is legally effective.
Collocations
die Gültigkeit eines Dokumentsthe validity of a documentdie Gültigkeit eines Vertragsthe validity of a contractdie Gültigkeit eines Ticketsthe validity of a ticket
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Formal vs. Informal Use
'Gültigkeit' is typically used in formal or official contexts. In informal speech, you might hear 'gültig sein' (to be valid) more often.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
In legal documents, 'Gültigkeit' refers to the period during which a document or contract is legally binding.
Word Origin
Derived from the adjective 'gültig' (valid) with the suffix '-keit', which is a common German suffix to form abstract nouns from adjectives.
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'Gültigkeit' is often used to refer to the legal or official validity of documents, contracts, or permits. In everyday language, it can also refer to the general validity or relevance of something.
Word Breakdown
gültig
valid
root-keit
the state or quality of
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