gelingen
Translation
to succeed, to work out, to be successful
Examples
Der Kuchen ist dir gut gelungen.
The cake turned out well for you.
Es gelang mir nicht, ihn zu überzeugen.
I didn't succeed in convincing him.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) succeeds (for ((sb.))) Es gelingt mir nicht.
((sb.)) succeeds in ((doing sth.)) Es gelingt mir, den Test zu bestehen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: glücken; Antonyms: misslingen
Etymology
Originally related to 'leicht' (light), meaning 'to move lightly/quickly'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'gel' coming together perfectly. Or associate with 'Glück' (luck/happiness).