ADJECTIVE
erfolglos/ɛɐ̯ˈfɔlkloːs/unsuccessful; fruitless; in vain
erfolglos is a German adjective that means unsuccessful, fruitless, or in vain. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfɔlkloːs/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "erfolgloser" and "erfolglosesten".
Definitions
1.having no success; achieving no desired result(general)
a.failing to achieve an intended effect/result
Der Versuch war erfolglos.—The attempt was unsuccessful.
b.not leading to the expected or hoped-for outcome
Sie bemühte sich erfolglos um eine Stelle.—She applied for a job without success.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | erfolglos |
|---|---|
| Comparative | erfolgloser |
| Superlative | erfolglosesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erfolglos" mean in English?
- "erfolglos" means unsuccessful, fruitless, or in vain. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "erfolglos"?
- "erfolglos" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfɔlkloːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "erfolglos"?
- The comparative of "erfolglos" is "erfolgloser" and the superlative is "erfolglosesten".
- What part of speech is "erfolglos"?
- "erfolglos" is a adjective in German.
