Succesvol
Example: Hij was succesvol in het behalen van zijn doelen.
Definition
"Succesvol" is an adverb meaning achieving desired aims or attaining success. It describes the manner in which an action is performed, indicating that the subject has accomplished their goals effectively, as in the phrase: 'Hij was succesvol in het behalen van zijn doelen.'
Etymology
The word "succesvol" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the French word 'succès' meaning success, combined with the suffix '-vol' which means 'full of.' This creates a word that literally means 'full of success.' Did you know that its roots trace back to the Latin 'successus,' emphasizing the idea of favorable outcomes?
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"Succesvol" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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