VERB
gelten/ˈɡɛltn̩/to apply; to be valid; to count
gelten is a German verb that means to apply, to be valid, or to count. It is pronounced /ˈɡɛltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "galt" and the past participle is "gegolten".
Definitions
1.to be valid, to apply, to be in force(regulations, law, general validity)
a.to be officially recognized or accepted
Die Regel gilt für alle Teilnehmer.—The rule applies to all participants.
2.to be considered, to be regarded as(social status, reputation)
a.to be seen or acknowledged in a certain way
Er gilt als sehr zuverlässig.—He is regarded as very reliable.
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 apply, to be valid, or to count. 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.
