Translation of German word "gelten" to English
gelten
/ɡɛltn̩/
Meaning
VerbTo recite numbers in sequence.
How to use
The strong verb gelten ('to be valid / apply / count as') changes its root vowel in singular present: ich gelte, du giltst, er gilt. Past forms: galt, hat gegolten. The combination gelten als + nominative or adjective means to be considered / count as (Er gilt als Experte — He is considered an expert).
🇬🇧 English
to count
Example
Zählen Sie die Anzahl der Äpfel in der Tüte und notieren Sie die Zahl in der Tabelle.
Count the number of apples in the bag and record the number in the table.
Es zählt, wenn man betrunken mit jemandem betrügt.
Cheating with someone while drunk counts.
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Common phrases
- gelten als— to be considered / count as (requires nominative or adjective)
- die Fahrkarte gilt— the ticket is valid
- Das gilt nicht!— That doesn't count! (idiom)
📖 Related grammar
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/gilt
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #247 in German
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The German word "gelten" is defined as: "To recite numbers in sequence."
What does the German word "gelten" mean?▼
The German word "gelten" means "to count" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Gesetz gilt für alle Bürger." (which translates as "Count the number of apples in the bag and record the number in the table.").
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