gültig
Translation
valid, effective, current
Examples
Ist Ihr Pass noch gültig?
Is your passport still valid?
Das Angebot ist nur heute gültig.
The offer is only valid today.
Grammar Patterns
[Noun] + to be + valid sth. is valid Your passport is no longer valid.
valid + [Noun] a valid ... a valid ticket
Similar Words
Synonyms: wirksam (effective), rechtskräftig (legally valid); Antonyms: ungültig (invalid), abgelaufen (expired)
Etymology
From 'Geltung' (validity), related to 'Geld' (money), which has value or validity.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'gold' ticket being 'gültig' (valid) for entry. The sound is somewhat similar.