VERB
gelingen/ɡəˈlɪŋən/to succeed; to work out; to turn out well
gelingen is a German verb that means to succeed, to work out, or to turn out well. It is pronounced /ɡəˈlɪŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gelang" and the past participle is "gelungen".
Definitions
1.to happen successfully; to succeed(achievement, result)
a.to turn out as intended; to work out well
Der Kuchen ist wirklich gut gelungen.—The cake turned out really well.
b.for an endeavor or plan to be successful
Das Experiment ist geglückt und gelungen.—The experiment succeeded and worked out well.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | gelingen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gelinge |
| Present (du) | gelingst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gelingt |
| Preterite (ich) | gelang |
| Participle II | gelungen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gelänge |
| Imperative (singular) | gelinge |
| Imperative (plural) | gelingt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gelingen" mean in English?
- "gelingen" means to succeed, to work out, or to turn out well. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "gelingen"?
- "gelingen" is pronounced /ɡəˈlɪŋən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "gelingen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "gelingen" is "gelungen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "gelingen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "gelingen" becomes "gelang" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "gelingen"?
- "gelingen" is a verb in German.
