seine Gültigkeit verlieren
To lose validity
بهطور تحتاللفظی: {"seine":"its","G\u00fcltigkeit":"validity","verlieren":"to lose"}
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Something official stops being valid.
- Used for documents, rules, and offers.
- Implies an official expiration or revocation.
- More formal than 'ablaufen'.
معنی
این عبارت زمانی را توصیف میکند که چیزی رسمی، مانند بلیط، قانون یا قرارداد، دیگر معتبر نباشد یا منقضی شده باشد. مانند این است که بگوییم یک کوپن «مرده» است یا گذرنامه فقط یک تکه کاغذ بیمصرف است.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 12Texting a friend about an old train ticket
Ich habe meinen alten Fahrkartenfund in der Tasche gefunden, aber die haben sicher schon `ihre Gültigkeit verloren`.
I found my old train ticket stash in my pocket, but they've surely already lost their validity.
Reading terms and conditions online
Bitte beachten Sie, dass diese Sonderaktion `ihre Gültigkeit verliert`, sobald der Vorrat aufgebraucht ist.
Please note that this special promotion will lose its validity as soon as the stock is depleted.
Discussing a legal document with a lawyer
Der Vertrag `verliert seine Gültigkeit` am Ende des nächsten Monats, wenn er nicht verlängert wird.
The contract loses its validity at the end of next month if it is not extended.
زمینه فرهنگی
Germans are known for 'Pünktlichkeit' (punctuality). This extends to documents. If your 'Anmeldung' or 'Parkausweis' loses its validity, there is often no 'Kulanz' (leniency). You must renew things exactly on time. In Austria, the phrase is just as formal. However, in casual Viennese culture, people might use 'ablaufen' more often to sound less stiff, though 'Gültigkeit verlieren' remains the standard for any official 'Bescheid' (notice). Swiss bureaucracy is highly efficient. Notifications about a document losing its validity are often sent well in advance, reflecting the cultural value of foresight and order. In German universities, this phrase is used to discuss the 'Haltbarkeit' (durability) of arguments. A theory that is no longer valid is said to have lost its 'wissenschaftliche Gültigkeit'.
Check the Gender
Always check if the object is der, die, or das. It's 'seine' for der/das and 'ihre' for die.
Not for Food
If you say your milk 'lost its validity', Germans will think you are joking or talking about a 'milk contract'.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Something official stops being valid.
- Used for documents, rules, and offers.
- Implies an official expiration or revocation.
- More formal than 'ablaufen'.
What It Means
When something verliert seine Gültigkeit, it means it's no longer accepted, recognized, or effective. Think of it as an official 'expiration date' has passed. It's not just 'old'; it's officially deemed invalid. This phrase is often used for documents, rules, offers, or even tickets.
How To Use It
You use seine Gültigkeit verlieren when something formally stops being valid. It's a complete statement. You don't use it for personal feelings or opinions. It applies to things with official status or a set timeframe. You can use it in the past, present, or future tense. For example, 'Der Pass hat seine Gültigkeit verloren' (The passport lost its validity).
Real-Life Examples
- A concert ticket from last year has
seine Gültigkeit verloren. - An old law might
seine Gültigkeit verlierenwhen a new one is passed. - A coupon for 20% off might
seine Gültigkeit verlierenafter December 31st. - Your driver's license will
seine Gültigkeit verlierenon your birthday if you don't renew it. - A temporary access code might
seine Gültigkeit verlierenafter 24 hours. It's like your digital key just vanished!
When To Use It
Use this phrase for official documents like passports, IDs, or visas. It works for contracts and agreements that have reached their end. Think about expired food labels – that's a bit like seine Gültigkeit verlieren for food safety. Also, for rules, regulations, or laws that are no longer in effect. Even a temporary password can seine Gültigkeit verlieren. It’s perfect for formal announcements or official notices.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use seine Gültigkeit verlieren for things that are simply 'out of fashion' or 'outdated' in a casual sense. A song might be old, but it doesn't verlieren seine Gültigkeit. A relationship ending isn't about losing validity; it's more emotional. You wouldn't say your old phone charger verliert seine Gültigkeit unless it was officially recalled or stopped working due to a new standard. It's too formal for everyday items unless there's an official reason.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse this with simply being 'old' or 'broken'. Using it for personal items or subjective qualities is incorrect. Forgetting the possessive seine (or ihre/meine etc.) is also a common slip-up. It's like trying to use a key without a lock – it just doesn't fit!
Similar Expressions
ablaufen: To expire. Often used for deadlines, contracts, or food. It's very common and slightly less formal thanseine Gültigkeit verlieren.ungültig werden: To become invalid. Very similar, often interchangeable, butseine Gültigkeit verlierenemphasizes the *process* of losing it.verfallen: To forfeit or lapse. Often used for rights, claims, or discounts that are lost due to non-use or time.
Common Variations
verliert die Gültigkeit: 'loses the validity' - a slightly more direct, less personal phrasing.hat seine Gültigkeit verloren: 'has lost its validity' - perfect for past events.wird seine Gültigkeit verlieren: 'will lose its validity' - for future events.verliert seine Gültigkeit für mich: 'loses its validity for me' - makes it personal, but still about an official status.
Memory Trick
Imagine a 'validity' meter (Gültigkeit) on a device. When it hits zero, the device (or document) verliert seine Gültigkeit. Think of a game character losing all their health points – they're out! Verlieren sounds like 'lose', and Gültigkeit is like 'guilty' of being expired. So, the thing is 'guilty' of being expired, and it 'loses' its validity!
Quick FAQ
- What's the difference between
ablaufenandseine Gültigkeit verlieren?Ablaufenis more general for expiring, like a deadline.Seine Gültigkeit verlierenis more about official invalidation, like a document becoming useless. - Can I use it for software updates? Yes, if the old version officially stops being supported or updated, it
verliert seine Gültigkeit. - Is it formal? Yes, it's quite formal and official-sounding, perfect for legal or administrative contexts.
نکات کاربردی
This is a formal phrase, typically used in official, legal, or business contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless you're specifically discussing an official document or rule that has expired. Ensure the possessive pronoun agrees with the gender and number of the noun it refers to.
Check the Gender
Always check if the object is der, die, or das. It's 'seine' for der/das and 'ihre' for die.
Not for Food
If you say your milk 'lost its validity', Germans will think you are joking or talking about a 'milk contract'.
Use in Emails
Use this phrase in formal emails to sound more professional. 'Da mein Vertrag seine Gültigkeit verliert...'
مثالها
12Ich habe meinen alten Fahrkartenfund in der Tasche gefunden, aber die haben sicher schon `ihre Gültigkeit verloren`.
I found my old train ticket stash in my pocket, but they've surely already lost their validity.
Shows how even personal items like old tickets have an official status that can expire.
Bitte beachten Sie, dass diese Sonderaktion `ihre Gültigkeit verliert`, sobald der Vorrat aufgebraucht ist.
Please note that this special promotion will lose its validity as soon as the stock is depleted.
Common in online shopping or promotional contexts, indicating an offer's end.
Der Vertrag `verliert seine Gültigkeit` am Ende des nächsten Monats, wenn er nicht verlängert wird.
The contract loses its validity at the end of next month if it is not extended.
A very typical use in legal and business contexts for contracts.
OMG, hab den Rabattcode erst jetzt gesehen! 😭 Er hat leider schon `seine Gültigkeit verloren`. #fail #shoppingdisaster
OMG, just saw the discount code now! 😭 Unfortunately, it has already lost its validity. #fail #shoppingdisaster
Using the phrase with a touch of drama for social media.
Mein Visum `hat seine Gültigkeit verloren`, ich muss sofort ein neues beantragen!
My visa has lost its validity, I need to apply for a new one immediately!
Expresses urgency and the serious consequence of an expired official document.
Meine alte Zertifizierung `hat seine Gültigkeit verloren`, aber ich habe die neue Version gerade abgeschlossen.
My old certification has lost its validity, but I just completed the new version.
Used professionally to explain why an old credential is no longer current.
✗ Mein alter Toaster `verliert seine Gültigkeit`.
✗ My old toaster is losing its validity.
Incorrect. A broken item doesn't 'lose validity' in an official sense.
✗ Dieses Lied `verliert seine Gültigkeit` nicht.
✗ This song doesn't lose its validity.
Incorrect. Songs don't have official validity to lose; they can become unpopular or dated.
Die Kinokarten von letztem Jahr `haben ihre Gültigkeit verloren`, aber wir können sie vielleicht noch für eine Ermäßigung nutzen.
The movie tickets from last year have lost their validity, but maybe we can still use them for a discount.
Shows a nuanced use where expired tickets might still have some residual value.
Die alte Parkplatzordnung `hat seine Gültigkeit verloren` und wird durch eine neue ersetzt.
The old parking regulation has lost its validity and is being replaced by a new one.
Clear use for official rules and regulations.
Oh nein, mein Reisepass `hat seine Gültigkeit verloren`! Ich kann nicht nach Japan fliegen. 😭
Oh no, my passport has lost its validity! I can't fly to Japan. 😭
A dramatic, relatable travel mishap scenario.
Der Link für die Besprechung `wird seine Gültigkeit verlieren` nach 18 Uhr.
The link for the meeting will lose its validity after 6 PM.
Used for time-limited digital access or codes.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct possessive pronoun (seine/ihre).
Die {die|f} Parkkarte verliert morgen ______ Gültigkeit.
Since 'Parkkarte' is feminine, the possessive pronoun must be 'ihre'.
Which sentence is correct for food?
Wie sagt man, dass der Joghurt alt ist?
'Gültigkeit verlieren' is only for documents and rules, not food.
Complete the dialogue at the airport.
Beamter: 'Ihr Pass ist von 2010. Er hat leider ______ ______ ______.'
'Der Pass' is masculine, so 'seine' is correct. The verb is 'verlieren'.
Match the item to the phrase.
Welches Wort passt zu 'seine Gültigkeit verlieren'?
Contracts (Verträge) are official documents that can lose validity.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Gültigkeit verlieren vs. Ablaufen
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاDie {die|f} Parkkarte verliert morgen ______ Gültigkeit.
Since 'Parkkarte' is feminine, the possessive pronoun must be 'ihre'.
Wie sagt man, dass der Joghurt alt ist?
'Gültigkeit verlieren' is only for documents and rules, not food.
Beamter: 'Ihr Pass ist von 2010. Er hat leider ______ ______ ______.'
'Der Pass' is masculine, so 'seine' is correct. The verb is 'verlieren'.
Welches Wort passt zu 'seine Gültigkeit verlieren'?
Contracts (Verträge) are official documents that can lose validity.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
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سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, a phone is a physical object. It is 'kaputt'. Only abstract things like rights, tickets, or laws lose 'Gültigkeit'.
Mostly, yes. 'Ablaufen' is more common in speech, while 'seine Gültigkeit verlieren' is more common in writing and official contexts.
Because 'Gültigkeit' is the direct object (accusative) of the verb 'verlieren'. 'Die Gültigkeit' (feminine accusative) stays 'die Gültigkeit', and the possessive 'seine' matches that.
The opposite is 'seine Gültigkeit behalten' (to keep its validity) or 'gültig bleiben' (to remain valid).
Only in a very abstract sense, like a politician whose arguments no longer carry weight. But it's rare and very formal.
No, you would say 'Mein Pass verliert seine Gültigkeit'. The 'seine' refers to 'der Pass'.
No, that sounds very cold and robotic. Use 'Die Beziehung ist am Ende'.
Yes, it is standard High German used in all German-speaking countries.
You can say 'abgelaufen' or 'ungültig'.
Yes, if a theory is proven wrong, you can say 'Die Theorie hat ihre Gültigkeit verloren'.
عبارات مرتبط
ablaufen
similarto expire
ungültig werden
synonymto become invalid
erlöschen
specialized formto be extinguished / to expire
Geltung haben
contrastto be valid / to be in force
