der Erfolgsfaktor
Translation
success factor, key to success
Examples
Teamarbeit ist ein wichtiger Erfolgsfaktor.
Teamwork is an important success factor.
Was ist der entscheidende Erfolgsfaktor?
What is the decisive success factor?
Grammar Patterns
to be a success factor for sth. (ein Erfolgsfaktor für et4 sein) Good planning is a success factor for the project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: key factor, secret to success; Antonyms: obstacle, risk factor
Etymology
Composed of 'Erfolg' (success) and 'Faktor' (factor). It literally means 'success factor'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a recipe for success; the ingredients are the 'Erfolgsfaktoren'.