misslungen

The German word "misslungen" is an adjective or past participle meaning "failed" or "unsuccessful".

• It is made from the prefix "miss-" (which indicates negation or failure) and the verb "gelungen" (past participle of gelingen, meaning "to succeed").
• So, "misslungen" literally means "not succeeded" or "failed".

Similar words include:

• gescheitert (failed),
• fehlgeschlagen (unsuccessful),
• nicht gelungen (not succeeded).

Difference:

• "Misslungen" focuses on the fact something did not succeed, often emphasizing the outcome.
• "Gescheitert" often implies failure after an attempt or plan, sometimes with a stronger connotation.
• "Fehlgeschlagen" can be more formal or technical, sometimes used about experiments or projects.