No. 1,570 in Dutch
gelden
"To apply" or "to be valid."
In a sentence
Deze regels gelden voor iedereen die het park bezoekt.
These rules apply to everyone visiting the park.
Here, 'gelden' is used to mean 'apply,' indicating that the rules are enforceable for the specified group.
Het maken van dit project zal vanaf morgen gelden als onderdeel van het examen.
Completing this project will count as part of the exam starting tomorrow.
In this sentence, 'gelden' is used to mean 'count as,' denoting the role or significance within a context.
In ons land geldt de wet als hoogste autoriteit.
In our country, the law serves as the highest authority.
In this usage, 'gelden' signifies 'serve as,' highlighting the function or status recognized in a situation.
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