VERB
gelingen/ɡəˈlɪŋən/to succeed; to work out
gelingen is a German verb that means to succeed or to work out. It is pronounced /ɡəˈlɪŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gelang" and the past participle is "gelungen".
Definitions
1.to be successful; to work as intended(achievement, outcome)
a.to have success in doing something
Es gelingt ihm, die Prüfung zu bestehen.—He manages to pass the exam.
b.to turn out as planned
Der Kuchen ist diesmal gut gelungen.—The cake turned out well this time.
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 or to work out. 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.
