gültig
Translation
valid, effective, in effect
Examples
Die Fahrkarte ist nicht mehr gültig.
The ticket is no longer valid.
Das Angebot ist gültig bis Ende des Monats.
The offer is valid until the end of the month.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is valid sth. is valid The ticket is valid.
valid ((until/from + date)) valid until/from (a date) The ticket is valid until tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: valide, wirksam; Antonyms: ungültig (invalid), abgelaufen (expired)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'gelten' (to be valid, to apply).
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'guilty', but it's the opposite! A valid ticket proves you are NOT guilty of fare evasion.