succesvol
successful
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/sʏkˈsɛsfɔl/
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Cultural Note
The Dutch have a complex relationship with success. While achievement is respected, showing off is not. 'Doe maar gewoon, dan doe je al gek genoeg' (just act normal, that's crazy enough) is a famous Dutch saying that moderates success-bragging.
📝 Example Sentences
Ze is een succesvolle onderneemster.
She is a successful entrepreneur.
Dat was een succesvolle samenwerking.
That was a successful collaboration.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | succesvol |
| inflected | succesvolle |
| comparative | succesvoller |
| superlative | succesvolst |