German

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Etymology

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Inherited from Middle High German gëltunge, equivalent to gelten +‎ -ung.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈɡɛltʊŋ]
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Noun

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Geltung f (genitive Geltung, plural Geltungen)

  1. (chiefly in the singular) import, effect, recognition
    zur Geltung bringento showcase, to make the most of
  2. (obsolete) payment, recompense, fee, tax
    Synonyms: Gülte, Abgabe

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