VERB
gelten/ˈɡɛltn̩/to be valid; to apply; to count as
gelten is a German verb that means to be valid, to apply, or to count as. It is pronounced /ˈɡɛltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "galt" and the past participle is "gegolten".
Definitions
1.to be valid or in effect(validity)
a.to be legally or officially valid
Der Vertrag gilt ab dem 1. Januar.—The contract is valid from January 1st.
2.to apply to something or someone(application)
a.to be relevant or applicable
Diese Regel gilt nur für Mitarbeiter.—This rule only applies to employees.
3.to be considered as; to count as(regard/consider)
a.to be regarded as something
Er gilt als Experte auf diesem Gebiet.—He is considered an expert in this field.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | gelten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gelte |
| Present (du) | giltst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gilt |
| Preterite (ich) | galt |
| Participle II | gegolten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gälte |
| Imperative (singular) | gilt |
| Imperative (plural) | geltet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gelten" mean in English?
- "gelten" means to be valid, to apply, or to count as. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "gelten"?
- "gelten" is pronounced /ˈɡɛltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "gelten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "gelten" is "gegolten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "gelten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "gelten" becomes "galt" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "gelten"?
- "gelten" is a verb in German.
