lukken

This is the 1629th most frequent Dutch word.


lukken

To succeed or work out.


In this sentence, 'lukte' is used in the past tense to indicate success or achieving a desired outcome.

Het lukte mij om op tijd te komen.

I succeeded in arriving on time.


Here, 'lukken' is querying the ability or possibility of accomplishing a task.

Zal het je lukken om de taak vandaag af te maken?

Will you manage to finish the task today?


The use of 'lukt' in the present tense indicates an ongoing inability to achieve the stated goal or activity.

Het lukt hem nooit om een puzzel snel op te lossen.

He never manages to solve a puzzle quickly.