English–German

“success” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈfɔlk/

Example

Deine Erfolge machen mich stolz.

Your successes make me proud.

Illustration for Erfolg (success)

How to say “success” in German

“Success” in German is Erfolg.

An effort moves a task forward and leaves a visible milestone.

Full entry for Erfolg: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Erfolg

Der Plan brachte Erfolg.

The plan was a success.

Tips for using Erfolg

  • German commonly uses Erfolg haben, while specific achievements can be described with einen Erfolg erzielen or einen Erfolg verbuchen.

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