Der Erfolg
Example: Der Erfolg des Projekts hängt von harter Arbeit ab.
Definition
"Der Erfolg" refers to the achievement of a desired outcome or the accomplishment of a goal, often resulting from effort, skill, or perseverance. For example, "Der Erfolg des Projekts hängt von harter Arbeit ab" means the success of the project depends on hard work.
Etymology
The word "der Erfolg" originates from the German prefix 'er-' combined with 'Folge,' meaning 'consequence' or 'result.' It literally implies the act of following through or coming to a conclusion. Did you know? The term evolved to specifically denote positive outcomes or success.
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"Der Erfolg" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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