Noun
die Geltung
Pronunciation: [ˈɡɛltʊŋ]
effect, prominence (zur Geltung bringen: to show to advantage)
C2
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plural Geltungen
Meanings
Noun
- effect, prominence (zur Geltung bringen: to show to advantage)
- validity (of a law or rule)
- recognition, respect
Example sentence
Bringt eure Stärken zur Geltung!
Make the most of your strengths!
Word forms
singular
die Geltung
plural
die Geltungen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Geltung
Accusativedie Geltung
Dativeder Geltung
Genitiveder Geltung
Plural
Nominativedie Geltungen
Accusativedie Geltungen
Dativeden Geltungen
Genitiveder Geltungen
Usage
- etwas zur Geltung bringen — Show something to advantage or make it stand out.
- zur Geltung kommen — Be shown to advantage, without naming someone who causes it.
Vor der hellen Wand kommen die Farben besonders gut zur Geltung.
Against the light wall, the colours show to particularly good advantage.