German Phrase
Wie lange gilt dieses Ticket?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the period of validity of a ticket – essentially, 'For how long is this ticket valid?'. It focuses on the time span rather than the price or type of ticket.
When to use
Use this question at train stations, bus stops, event venues, or any place where you receive a paper or electronic ticket and need to know how many days, rides, or hours it covers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WielangegiltdiesesTicket?
Wie (question word)
Used to ask 'how' or 'what', it starts many wh‑questions in German.
lange (adverb of duration)
Indicates length of time; placed after the question word.
gilt (verb gelten)
Third‑person singular present of 'gelten' meaning 'to be valid/apply'.
dieses (demonstrative pronoun)
Neuter accusative form of 'dieser', matching the noun 'Ticket'.
Ticket (noun, neuter)
Borrowed from English; takes the neuter article 'das' and the accusative ending '-es' in the demonstrative.
🗨In Conversation
Wie lange gilt dieses Ticket?
How long is this ticket valid?
Es gilt für 24 Stunden ab dem Zeitpunkt der Entwertung.
It is valid for 24 hours from the moment it is validated.
✕Common Mistakes
Wie lange ist dieses Ticket gilt?
Using 'sein' with 'gilt' creates a double‑verb error; choose either 'ist ... gültig' or 'gilt ...'.
Wie lange gilt dieses Ticketes?
The demonstrative must match the noun case; 'Ticket' is accusative, so the correct form is 'dieses Ticket'.
Wie gilt dieses Ticket lange?
Placing 'lange' after the verb changes the meaning to 'how long does this ticket last?' which is less natural in German.
↔Alternatives
Wie lange ist dieses Ticket gültig?
How long is this ticket valid?
Wie lange kann ich dieses Ticket benutzen?
How long can I use this ticket?
Für welchen Zeitraum gilt das Ticket?
For which period does the ticket apply?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries tickets often have a clear validity window (e.g., 24 h, 48 h, a single ride). When asking, prefer the verb 'gelten' or the adjective 'gültig' – both are correct, but 'gelten' sounds a bit more formal. Avoid mixing the two (e.g., *'Wie lange ist das Ticket gilt?*').