Gelden

Gelden is a Dutch verb that means to be valid, to apply, or to be in effect. It is used to express that a rule, law, price, document, or condition is applicable or in force. The sense can refer to something that counts or holds weight in a given context.

In everyday use, you can see it in phrases such as: De regels gelden voor iedereen. Dit ticket geldt tot middernacht. De prijs geldt vanaf 1 januari. Die wet geldt sinds 2020. The term can also express the idea that a piece of evidence or an argument counts as sufficient or acceptable, for example: Dat bedrag geldt als bewijs.

The adjective geldend (often followed by een noun in the attributive position) is used to describe something that is currently in effect. Common collocations include geldende wetgeving, geldende regels, and geldende prijzen, meaning the laws, rules, or prices that are currently in force.

Conjugation in the present tense shows a distinction between singular and plural subjects. In the singular, the form is geldt (for example: De regel geldt). In the plural, the form is gelden (for example: De regels gelden). This pattern reflects the general Dutch agreement between subject and verb for the present tense of dit verb.

Gelden also appears in contexts such as time-limited offers or documents: an offer may gelden until a specified date, or a passport may gelden for a set period. Overall, gel den is a versatile verb central to indicating validity and applicability across rules, documents, and conditions.