B1 Collocation رسمی 3 دقیقه مطالعه

Gültigkeit haben

To be valid

به‌طور تحت‌اللفظی: Validity to have

در ۱۵ ثانیه

  • Used to state that rules or documents are currently active.
  • More professional and weighted than the simple adjective 'gültig'.
  • Essential for navigating German bureaucracy, travel, and legal matters.

معنی

This phrase is used to say that a rule, a ticket, or an agreement is still active and valid. It is like saying something 'holds weight' or 'is still in force' right now.

مثال‌های کلیدی

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1

Checking a train ticket with a conductor

Hat mein Ticket für diesen Zug noch Gültigkeit?

Is my ticket still valid for this train?

2

Discussing office rules with a colleague

Diese Regelung hat ab morgen keine Gültigkeit mehr.

This regulation will no longer be valid starting tomorrow.

3

Texting a friend about a shared agreement

Unsere Abmachung hat natürlich weiterhin Gültigkeit!

Our agreement still stands, of course!

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'Gültigkeitsbereich' (area of validity) for transport tickets is a frequent topic of frustration and debate among Germans. In Austria, formal titles and official language are even more prevalent than in Germany, making this phrase very common in polite society. Swiss German often uses 'Gültigkeit' in the context of the 'Generalabonnement' (GA), the prestigious all-access travel card. German law distinguishes between 'Wirksamkeit' (effectiveness) and 'Gültigkeit' (validity), though in B1 German, 'Gültigkeit' is the go-to term.

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Use it in emails

When writing to a landlord or a company, use 'Gültigkeit haben' to sound more professional and serious.

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Negation check

Always use 'keine Gültigkeit' instead of 'nicht gültig' when you want to sound formal.

در ۱۵ ثانیه

  • Used to state that rules or documents are currently active.
  • More professional and weighted than the simple adjective 'gültig'.
  • Essential for navigating German bureaucracy, travel, and legal matters.

What It Means

Gültigkeit haben is a sophisticated way to say something is valid. It is not just about bus tickets. It is about rules, laws, and even promises. When something has Gültigkeit, it means the world still respects it. Think of it as the 'active' status of a contract or a social norm. It is the difference between a law that is enforced and one that is forgotten.

How To Use It

You use this like a standard verb phrase. The word Gültigkeit is the noun, and haben is the action. You will often see it with time-related words. For example, you might say a rule has Gültigkeit until next year. It sounds a bit more 'official' than just saying ist gültig. It carries a bit more weight in a conversation. Don't worry about complex grammar here; just conjugate haben to match your subject.

When To Use It

Use this when you want to sound precise. It is perfect for professional settings or when dealing with bureaucracy. Are you at the train station asking if your pass works? Use it. Are you in a meeting discussing company policy? Use it. It is also great for talking about universal truths. You might say 'Honesty should always have validity.' It makes you sound like a pro who understands the nuances of the language.

When NOT To Use It

Avoid this in very casual, high-speed slang. If you are just checking if a coupon works at a fast-food joint, geht das noch? is enough. Using Gültigkeit haben while ordering a burger might make the cashier think you are a lawyer. Also, do not use it for physical health or strength. It is strictly for rules, documents, and abstract concepts. It is about 'legal' or 'logical' standing, not physical fitness.

Cultural Background

Germany is famous for its love of rules and order. This phrase reflects that cultural pillar. In German society, knowing exactly what is 'valid' provides a sense of security. There is a specific comfort in knowing a rule has Gültigkeit. It removes ambiguity. Historically, German legal language has heavily influenced everyday speech. This phrase is a perfect example of that 'official' tone leaking into daily life.

Common Variations

You will often hear seine Gültigkeit verlieren. This means something has expired or is no longer true. It is the sad cousin of our phrase. You might also hear allgemeine Gültigkeit. This refers to something that applies to everyone, everywhere. Another one is noch immer Gültigkeit haben. This emphasizes that despite time passing, the rule still stands strong. It is like saying 'The old ways are still the best ways.'

نکات کاربردی

This is a 'Funktionsverbgefüge' (noun-verb combination). It is more common in written German and formal speech than in casual street slang.

🎯

Use it in emails

When writing to a landlord or a company, use 'Gültigkeit haben' to sound more professional and serious.

⚠️

Negation check

Always use 'keine Gültigkeit' instead of 'nicht gültig' when you want to sound formal.

مثال‌ها

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#1 Checking a train ticket with a conductor

Hat mein Ticket für diesen Zug noch Gültigkeit?

Is my ticket still valid for this train?

A polite, precise way to ask about your travel document.

#2 Discussing office rules with a colleague

Diese Regelung hat ab morgen keine Gültigkeit mehr.

This regulation will no longer be valid starting tomorrow.

Used to clarify a change in workplace policy.

#3 Texting a friend about a shared agreement

Unsere Abmachung hat natürlich weiterhin Gültigkeit!

Our agreement still stands, of course!

Adds a layer of seriousness and commitment to a promise.

#4 A humorous take on a broken diet

Meine Diät hat am Wochenende leider keine Gültigkeit.

Unfortunately, my diet has no validity on the weekend.

Uses formal language for a funny, relatable situation.

#5 An emotional conversation about trust

Hat dein Versprechen von gestern noch Gültigkeit?

Does your promise from yesterday still hold true?

Expresses a need for reassurance in a relationship.

#6 In a formal meeting about a contract

Der Vertrag hat bis zum Jahresende Gültigkeit.

The contract is valid until the end of the year.

Standard business German for contract duration.

خودت رو بسنج

Füllen Sie die Lücke mit der richtigen Form von 'Gültigkeit haben'.

Dieser Parkausweis ________ nur in Zone A ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: hat ... Gültigkeit

The phrase is 'Gültigkeit haben'.

Welcher Satz ist korrekt?

A: Die Suppe hat Gültigkeit bis Freitag. B: Das Gesetz hat ab Januar Gültigkeit.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Satz B

Gültigkeit is for laws, not for food (suppen).

Verbinden Sie das Nomen mit dem passenden Kontext.

Kontext-Matching

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Fahrschein - Gültigkeit haben

Tickets (Fahrscheine) are the primary context for 'Gültigkeit haben'.

Vervollständigen Sie den Dialog.

A: Warum darf ich hier nicht parken? B: Weil Ihr Ausweis hier ________ ________ ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: keine Gültigkeit hat

Negation with 'keine' is required for nouns.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Where to use 'Gültigkeit haben'

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Documents

  • Reisepass
  • Visum
  • Vertrag
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Travel

  • Fahrschein
  • BahnCard
  • Parkausweis
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Rules

  • Gesetz
  • Hausordnung
  • Regelung

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Füllen Sie die Lücke mit der richtigen Form von 'Gültigkeit haben'. جای خالی B1

Dieser Parkausweis ________ nur in Zone A ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: hat ... Gültigkeit

The phrase is 'Gültigkeit haben'.

Welcher Satz ist korrekt? Choose B1

A: Die Suppe hat Gültigkeit bis Freitag. B: Das Gesetz hat ab Januar Gültigkeit.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Satz B

Gültigkeit is for laws, not for food (suppen).

Verbinden Sie das Nomen mit dem passenden Kontext. Match B1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Fahrschein - Gültigkeit haben

Tickets (Fahrscheine) are the primary context for 'Gültigkeit haben'.

Vervollständigen Sie den Dialog. dialogue_completion B1

A: Warum darf ich hier nicht parken? B: Weil Ihr Ausweis hier ________ ________ ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: keine Gültigkeit hat

Negation with 'keine' is required for nouns.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, it is only for abstract things like rules, laws, or documents. For a person, you might say someone is 'kompetent' or 'autorisiert'.

'Gültig sein' is better for speaking. 'Gültigkeit haben' is better for writing and formal situations.

Not exactly. 'Legal' means allowed by law. 'Gültigkeit haben' means a specific document or rule is currently active.

The opposite is 'keine Gültigkeit haben' or 'ungültig sein'.

Yes, 'Gültigkeit besitzen' is an even more formal synonym, often used in high-level legal texts.

Yes, scientific principles are said to 'Gültigkeit haben' within their specific fields.

Formal: 'Hat dieses Ticket Gültigkeit?' Informal: 'Ist das Ticket noch gültig?'

Yes, you can say: 'Die Kreditkarte hat bis 2026 Gültigkeit.'

Very common, especially when new laws or court rulings are announced.

Usually, we say a password is 'gültig' or 'ungültig', but 'Gültigkeit haben' is possible in technical documentation.

عبارات مرتبط

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gültig sein

similar

To be valid

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in Kraft treten

builds on

To come into force

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Geltung haben

synonym

To be valid/recognized

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Bestand haben

contrast

To endure/last

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