VERB
misslingen/mɪsˈlɪŋən/to fail; to be unsuccessful
misslingen is a German verb that means to fail or to be unsuccessful. It is pronounced /mɪsˈlɪŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "misslang" and the past participle is "misslungen".
Definitions
1.to not succeed; to fail (especially in reference to attempts or plans)(general)
a.to not work out as intended or desired
Der Versuch, das Problem zu lösen, ist misslungen.—The attempt to solve the problem failed.
b.to not achieve a desired result despite effort
Das Experiment ist leider misslungen.—Unfortunately, the experiment was unsuccessful.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | misslingen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | misslinge |
| Present (du) | misslingst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | misslingt |
| Preterite (ich) | misslang |
| Participle II | misslungen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | misslänge |
| Imperative (singular) | misslinge |
| Imperative (plural) | misslingt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "misslingen" mean in English?
- "misslingen" means to fail or to be unsuccessful. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "misslingen"?
- "misslingen" is pronounced /mɪsˈlɪŋən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "misslingen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "misslingen" is "misslungen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "misslingen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "misslingen" becomes "misslang" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "misslingen"?
- "misslingen" is a verb in German.
