Gelingen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gelingen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to succeed", "to manage" or "to turn out well".

Essential properties of "gelingen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: gelingen
  • Simple past: gelang
  • Participle: gelungen

See full conjugation of gelingen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "gelingen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To succeed, to turn out well"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es ist ihm endlich gelungen, die Prüfung zu bestehen.He finally succeeded in passing the exam.
  2. Wenn es uns gelingt, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen, werden wir belohnt.If we succeed in completing the project on time, we will be rewarded.
  3. Der Plan gelang besser als erwartet.The plan succeeded better than expected.
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