No. 297 in German
erfolg
Success.
In a sentence
Der Erfolg seines Projekts motivierte das ganze Team.
The success of his project motivated the whole team.
The word "Erfolg" is used here to mean "success," referring to a favorable or desired outcome, specifically the success of a project.
Er hatte großen Erfolg als Schriftsteller.
He had great success as a writer.
In this sentence, "Erfolg" signifies professional success, denoting recognized achievement in one's career or area of work.
Die Firma sucht nach neuen Wegen, um ihren Erfolg zu sichern.
The company is looking for new ways to secure its success.
Here, "Erfolg" refers to the long-term success and prosperity of a company in its business endeavors.
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