German Word · Beginner
gelingen
to turn out well, to work out, to go smoothly, to succeed, to come off
Pronunciation: /ɡəˈlɪŋən/
Meaning
to turn out well, to work out, to go smoothly, to succeed, to come off
Example
Deine Stunden, Augenblicke
Your hours, moments let's see if you turn out well.
Practice tips
- Practice gelingen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for beginner-level learners.