gelten
Translation
to be valid, to apply, to be considered, to count
Examples
Die Regel galt für alle.
The rule applied to everyone.
Er galt als Experte auf seinem Gebiet.
He was considered an expert in his field.
Das Angebot galt nur bis gestern.
The offer was only valid until yesterday.
Sein Interesse galt der Musik.
His interest was directed towards music.
Grammar Patterns
((für sb./sth.)) gelten to apply to sb./sth. The old rules no longer apply to us.
((als sth.)) gelten to be considered as sth. He is considered an expert.
((sb.dat)) gelten to be intended for sb. My thanks are for my parents.
((sth.)) gilt sth. is valid This ticket is not valid today.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Old High German 'geltan' (to pay, be worth). Related to the English word 'yield'.
Memory Tips
'galt' is the past tense of 'gelten'. Think of a ticket that 'galt' (was valid) for the train yesterday, but isn't today.