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Valid, sound, or well-founded. Often used for arguments, data, or methods that are logically correct and understandable.
Das ist ein valides Argument, das wir in der Diskussion berücksichtigen sollten.
That is a valid argument that we should take into account in the discussion.
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In science and statistics, the property of a measuring instrument or study actually measuring or investigating what it is intended to measure or investigate (validity).
Die Studie ist nur dann valide, wenn die verwendete Messmethode auch wirklich die Intelligenz und nicht nur das Gedächtnis erfasst.
The study is only valid if the measurement method used really captures intelligence and not just memory.
Although 'valide' looks like the English 'valid', it is not used in German for tickets, passports, or offers. In these cases, you say 'gültig' (valid). 'Valide' almost always refers to arguments, reasons, or scientific data.
Deine Argumentation ist logisch und absolut valide.
Your reasoning is logical and absolutely valid.
'Valide' belongs to a formal, educated style of language and is often used in academic, scientific, or intellectual discussions. It is rather rare in everyday language.
Für die wissenschaftliche Arbeit benötigen wir valide Quellen.
For the academic paper, we need valid sources.
In its general meaning, 'valide' (valid) is often combined with nouns that describe an idea or information. Common combinations are: 'ein valides Argument' (a valid argument), 'eine valide Begründung' (a valid justification), 'valide Daten' (valid data), 'eine valide Grundlage' (a valid basis).
Ohne valide Daten können wir keine sichere Entscheidung treffen.
Without valid data, we cannot make a safe decision.
You can recognize the specific scientific meaning from words like 'Studie' (study), 'Test' (test), 'Messung' (measurement), or 'Methode' (method). Here it is about whether a research design really measures what it is supposed to measure.
Der Psychologe prüft, ob der Persönlichkeitstest valide und reliabel ist.
The psychologist checks whether the personality test is valid and reliable.
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For a statement or conclusion, gültig and valide can both express agreement. Gültig tends to emphasize that something is true or applicable under the stated conditions, while valide emphasizes logical soundness. Use valide especially when the reasoning or argument is being examined.
Diese Schlussfolgerung ist valide, weil sie logisch aus den Daten folgt.
This conclusion is sound because it follows logically from the data.
Diese Schlussfolgerung ist gültig, weil alle genannten Bedingungen erfüllt sind.
This conclusion is valid because all the stated conditions have been met.
