gelingend
Translation
succeeding, successful
Examples
Das war ein gelingendes Projekt.
That was a successful project.
Eine gelingende Kommunikation ist wichtig.
Successful communication is important.
Grammar Patterns
gelingend + Noun a successful [noun] A successful life.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erfolgreich (successful); Antonyms: misslingend (failing)
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'gelingen' (to succeed). 'ge-' often indicates completion, and 'lingen' relates to achieving something.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'succeed-ing' – an ongoing process of success. It describes something that is in the process of working out well.