erfolgreich
successful
Jemand hat ein Ziel erreicht oder etwas gut gemacht.
Definition & meaning
The adjective erfolgreich describes someone or something that has achieved success. It can be applied in several ways:
- Having achieved a goal: Being successful in reaching a specific objective or task.
- Prosperous: Achieving wealth, high status, or recognition in a professional or personal context.
- Effective: Producing the desired results, such as an "erfolgreiches Medikament" (an effective/successful medication).
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Part of speech: Adjective.
- Inflection: As an adjective, it is declined according to the noun it modifies (e.g., ein erfolgreicher Mann, eine erfolgreiche Frau, ein erfolgreiches Projekt).
- Comparison: It can be compared: erfolgreich (positive), erfolgreicher (comparative), am erfolgreichsten (superlative).
Word origin: The word is a compound composed of the noun Erfolg (success) and the suffix -reich (meaning "rich in" or "full of"). Literally, it means "rich in success."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- erfolgsreich (meaning exactly the same)
- glücklich (in the context of being fortunate or successful)
- gewinnbringend (profitable/lucrative)
- effektiv (effective)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Das Projekt verlief erfolgreich.adverb
The project was successful.
Er ist sehr erfolgreich in seinem Beruf.adjective
He is very successful in his profession.
Mein Projekt war erfolgreich.adjective
My project was successful.
Der Geschäftsmann ist erfolgreich in seinem Beruf.adjective
The businessman is successful in his profession.
Ihr neues Geschäft ist sehr erfolgreich.adjective
Her new business is very successful.
Unser Team arbeitet erfolgreich zusammen.adverb
Our team works together successfully.
Das Team hat das Ziel erfolgreich erreicht.adverb
The team successfully achieved the goal.
Sie hat die Aufgabe erfolgreich abgeschlossen.adverb
She successfully completed the task.
Unser Team hat das Ziel erfolgreich erreicht.adverb
Our team successfully reached the goal.
Du hast die Aufgabe erfolgreich abgeschlossen.adverb
You have successfully completed the task.
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