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 is valid Your passport is no longer valid.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 binding); Antonyms: ungültig (invalid), abgelaufen (expired)
Etymology
Derived from 'Geltung' (validity), which is connected to 'Geld' (money), something that holds value.
Memory Tips
Imagine feeling 'guilty' if you try to use an invalid ticket. 'Gültig' sounds like 'guilty'.