gelungen
Translation
successful, well-done, accomplished
Examples
Das war eine gelungene Überraschung.
That was a successful surprise.
Das Experiment ist ihm gelungen.
He succeeded in the experiment.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun (as an adjective) successful ~ a successful party
((sb.dat)) ist ((sth.)) gelungen (as a verb) (sb.) succeeded in (sth.) I succeeded in the exam.
Similar Words
Synonyms: successful, accomplished; Antonyms: failed, unsuccessful (misslungen)
Etymology
Past participle of 'gelingen' (to succeed). The prefix 'ge-' often indicates completion or a result.
Memory Tips
Think of something that has 'gone' (ge-) the right way and succeeded. Used for successful events, projects, or dishes.