ADJECTIVE
erfolgreich/ɛɐ̯ˈfɔlkʁaɪ̯ç/successful; prosperous; effective
erfolgreich is a German adjective that means successful, prosperous, or effective. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfɔlkʁaɪ̯ç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "erfolgreicher" and "erfolgreichsten".
Definitions
1.having success in what one tries to do(general)
a.having good results, achieving goals
Sie ist eine sehr erfolgreiche Sängerin.—She is a very successful singer.
2.having established oneself with acknowledged accomplishments in a field(personnel/careers)
a.having an established reputation for success
Nach vielen Jahren harter Arbeit wurde sie endlich erfolgreich.—After many years of hard work, she finally became successful.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | erfolgreich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | erfolgreicher |
| Superlative | erfolgreichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erfolgreich" mean in English?
- "erfolgreich" means successful, prosperous, or effective. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "erfolgreich"?
- "erfolgreich" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfɔlkʁaɪ̯ç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "erfolgreich"?
- The comparative of "erfolgreich" is "erfolgreicher" and the superlative is "erfolgreichsten".
- What part of speech is "erfolgreich"?
- "erfolgreich" is a adjective in German.
