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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.
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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'gültig' and 'valide' can both mean that something is recognized, correct, or usable. 'gültig' is used very often for tickets, IDs, rules, or statements that are in effect or apply. 'valide' sounds more formal and is especially suitable for arguments, data, methods, or studies. Learners may confuse the words because 'valide' can also mean 'gültig' (valid). In everyday language, however, 'gültig' is usually more natural; in scientific or logical reasoning, 'valide' sounds more precise.
Für die Studie brauchen wir valide Daten, sonst ist das Ergebnis unsicher.
For the study, we need valid data; otherwise, the result is uncertain.
Diese Regel ist nur für neue Verträge gültig.
This rule is valid only for new contracts.