NOUN

Erfolg/ɛɐ̯ˈfɔlk/success; achievement; result

Erfolg is a German noun that means success, achievement, or result. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfɔlk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Erfolge".

Definitions

1.the achievement of a desired aim or result(allgemein)

a.positive outcome; accomplishment

Sein Erfolg bei der Prüfung hat ihn sehr glücklich gemacht.His success in the exam made him very happy.

2.professional or personal success(beruflich; persönlich)

a.career achievement

Viele Menschen messen Erfolg am beruflichen Aufstieg.Many people measure success by career advancement.

3.the result or outcome of an action(Ergebnis, Wirkung)

a.consequence; effect (neutral or positive)

Die Behandlung zeigte keinen Erfolg.The treatment showed no result.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Erfolgdie Erfolge
Genitivedes Erfolgesder Erfolge
Dativedem Erfolgden Erfolgen
Accusativeden Erfolgdie Erfolge

Frequently asked questions

What does "Erfolg" mean in English?
"Erfolg" means success, achievement, or result. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Erfolg"?
"Erfolg" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfɔlk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Erfolg" der, die, or das?
"Erfolg" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Erfolg"?
The plural of "Erfolg" is "Erfolge".
What part of speech is "Erfolg"?
"Erfolg" is a noun in German.

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