die Gültigkeit
Translation
validity, applicability, legality
Examples
Prüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Tickets.
Check the validity of your ticket.
Das Gesetz verliert seine Gültigkeit.
The law loses its validity.
Grammar Patterns
the validity of ((sth.)) the validity of ((something)) The validity of the document is being checked.
((sth.)) has validity ((something)) has validity The contract still has validity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wirksamkeit (effectiveness), Rechtskraft (legal force); Antonyms: Ungültigkeit (invalidity)
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'gültig' (valid) and the noun-forming suffix '-keit', similar to '-ness' or '-ity' in English.
Memory Tips
Remember that the suffix '-keit' turns an adjective into a noun. So, 'gültig' (adj.) becomes 'Gültigkeit' (noun).