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A formal expression describing that something has taken place, happened, or been carried out. It is used mainly in official and business language.
Nach erfolgter Zahlung wird die Ware umgehend versendet.
After payment has been completed, the goods will be shipped immediately.
'erfolgter' (completed) is the declined form of the past participle of 'erfolgen' (to take place / to occur). The verb 'erfolgen' is a formal variant of 'stattfinden' (to take place) or 'geschehen' (to happen), which explains the formal character of the adjective.
Die Auszahlung erfolgt erst, wenn die Prüfung abgeschlossen ist.
The payout will only take place once the review has been completed.
This word is almost always used in the fixed construction 'Nach erfolgter/erfolgtem + noun' (after completed + noun). This structure expresses that an action has been completed and often introduces a main clause.
Nach erfolgter Anmeldung erhalten Sie eine Bestätigung per E-Mail.
After registration has been completed, you will receive a confirmation by email.
'erfolgter' (completed) clearly belongs to written language, especially official and business language. It is often found in contracts, official notices, or business correspondence.
Die Freischaltung des Kontos geschieht nach erfolgter Identitätsprüfung.
The account will be activated after identity verification has been completed.
The adjective is typically combined with nouns that describe a process or a one-time action. Common examples are: payment, delivery, registration, review, or booking.
Nach erfolgter Buchung erhalten Sie die Reiseunterlagen per Post.
After booking has been completed, you will receive the travel documents by post.
to happen / pass
'passieren' and 'erfolgter' both have to do with something that has happened. However, their usage is very different. 'passieren' is a verb and is used in everyday language when an event takes place. 'erfolgter' is a formal adjective and usually comes before a noun, for example in letters, contracts, or official notices. In conversation, you would not usually say 'Nachdem die Zahlung passiert ist'; instead you would say 'Nachdem die Zahlung erfolgt ist' or, more simply, 'Nachdem wir bezahlt haben' (after we have paid). So 'erfolgter' mainly fits fixed, formal phrases like 'nach erfolgter Prüfung' (after the check has been completed) or 'nach erfolgter Anmeldung' (after registration has been completed).
Nach erfolgter Anmeldung bekommen Sie eine Bestätigung per E-Mail.
After registration has been completed, you will receive a confirmation by email.
Auf der Reise ist zum Glück nichts Schlimmes passiert.
Luckily, nothing bad happened on the trip.