German VERB B1 Rank 1822

gelingen

to succeed

gelingen – gelang – ist gelungen

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry gelingen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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gelingen vs Erfolg

success

Gelingen describes an undertaking proceeding successfully or turning out well. Erfolg refers to the positive result or the goal achieved. Gelingen is therefore used for the course of a specific undertaking, while Erfolg is used for its positive overall outcome.

Visual example for Erfolg
gelingen

Trotz der knappen Zeit gelang dem Team die pünktliche Eröffnung des neuen Cafés.

Despite the limited time, the team managed to open the new café on time.

Erfolg

Die pünktliche Eröffnung des neuen Cafés war für das Team ein großer Erfolg.

The new café's opening on time was a great success for the team.

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