This is the 824th most frequent German word.
gelten
"Gelten" means "to be valid" or "to apply."
The verb "gelten" is used here to mean "to apply" or "to be valid for" a rule or condition.
Diese Regel gilt für alle.
This rule applies to everyone.
The verb "gelten" in this context means "to be regarded as" or "to be considered as" by others.
Er gilt als zuverlässiger Mitarbeiter.
He is considered a reliable employee.
Here, "gelten" indicates a sense of validity or acceptance regarding an item or condition.