adjective
valid, in effect
A1
gültig means valid or in effect. It's an adjective (not a participle) with antonym 'ungültig' and is treated as non-gradable in metadata. Common collocations: gültig für + Akk. (valid for), gültig bis (valid until), gültig ab (valid from). Used attributively and predicatively.
Examples
Der Pass galt nicht mehr als gültig, weil das Visum abgelaufen war.
The passport was no longer valid because the visa had expired.
Das Angebot ist noch gültig.
The offer is still in effect.
Der Fahrschein ist bis morgen gültig.
The ticket is valid until tomorrow.
Details
Mnemonics
a ticket stamped 'gültig' meaning it can be used
gueltig -> 'good' (valid) association
Notes
Used for documents, tickets, offers; opposite: 'ungültig'.