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The state of being legally or officially recognized and effective. This often applies to documents, tickets, or contracts that are valid for a limited time or under certain conditions.
Bitte überprüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Reisepasses vor der Buchung.
Please check the validity of your passport before booking.
validity
The applicability, relevance, or correctness of a statement, theory, or principle in a particular context.
Die allgemeine Gültigkeit dieser physikalischen Theorie wird von einigen Wissenschaftlern angezweifelt.
The general validity of this physical theory is questioned by some scientists.
to have/gain/lose validity
A fixed expression that describes that something is effective, becomes effective, or ceases to be effective.
Das neue Gesetz erlangt am 1. Januar Gültigkeit.
The new law gains validity on January 1.
The word 'Gültigkeit' (validity) belongs to a word family. It is derived from the adjective 'gültig' (valid), which in turn comes from the verb 'gelten' (to be valid/effective). This connection helps you understand the meaning: gelten → gültig → die Gültigkeit.
Diese Fahrkarte gilt nur heute.
This ticket is valid only today.
'Gültigkeit' (validity) is a formal word that is frequently used in official, legal, or business contexts. It often sounds more official and precise.
Die Gültigkeit der AGB wurde gerichtlich bestätigt.
The validity of the terms and conditions was confirmed in court.
In connection with documents or tickets, 'Gültigkeit' (validity) is often combined with certain verbs. Typical phrases are 'die Gültigkeit prüfen' (to check the validity), 'die Gültigkeit verlängern' (to extend the validity), or 'seine Gültigkeit verlieren' (to lose its validity).
Ich muss die Gültigkeit meines Abonnements vor der nächsten Reise prüfen.
I need to check the validity of my subscription before the next trip.
The combinations with the verbs 'haben' (to have), 'erlangen' (to gain), and 'verlieren' (to lose) are fixed expressions. 'Gültigkeit haben' (to have validity) describes the state, 'Gültigkeit erlangen' (to gain validity) the beginning, and 'Gültigkeit verlieren' (to lose validity) the end of effectiveness.
Der Vertrag hat ab sofort Gültigkeit.
The contract has validity from now on.
effectiveness / validity
With a contract, Gültigkeit concerns its legal or official recognition and often also the period during which it is valid. Wirksamkeit is more specific: it refers to the state in which the contract becomes binding and its intended legal consequences take effect.
Die Gültigkeit des Vertrags endet am 31. Dezember.
The contract's validity ends on December 31.
Die Wirksamkeit des Vertrags beginnt erst, wenn beide Seiten unterschrieben haben.
The contract becomes effective only when both parties have signed.
