gelungen

The German word "gelungen" is the past participle of the verb "gelingen", which means "to succeed" or "to turn out well". The root verb "gelingen" expresses that something has been successfully accomplished or has gone well.

Similar words:

• erfolgreich sein (to be successful)
• glücken (to succeed, to work out)
• gelingen vs. schaffen (to manage; often used for completing tasks)

Differences:

• "gelingen" / "gelungen" focuses on something turning out as hoped or intended, often emphasizing the positive outcome itself.
• "schaffen" often implies actually accomplishing or managing to do something.
• "erfolgreich sein" is a broader phrase meaning to be successful more generally.

Example:

• Das Experiment war gelungen.
  (The experiment was successful.)