Successful - translation, pronunciation and examples
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When to use successful
erfolgreicher Student
erfolgreiche Karriere
erfolgreiches Geschäft
erfolgreiches Projekt
erfolgreiches Ergebnis
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having achieved a desired aim or outcome; general, widely used
highly skilled and successful, often used to praise a person's abilities and achievements
produces the intended result; focuses on functionality or method rather than acclaim
having won a victory; implies winning a contest, battle or competition
producing good results; productive, often used for discussions, research or collaborations
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What's the difference between successful / accomplished / effective / victorious / fruitful / thriving
having achieved a desired aim or outcome; general, widely used
She is a successful entrepreneur who expanded her company quickly.
Она — успешная предпринимательница, которая быстро расширила свою компанию.
highly skilled and successful, often used to praise a person's abilities and achievements
He's an accomplished pianist with many awards.
Он — состоявшийся/высококвалифицированный пианист с множеством наград.
produces the intended result; focuses on functionality or method rather than acclaim
The new software was effective at reducing processing time.
Новое программное обеспечение было эффективно в сокращении времени обработки.
having won a victory; implies winning a contest, battle or competition
The team emerged victorious after a tense final.
Команда одержала победу после напряжённого финала.
producing good results; productive, often used for discussions, research or collaborations
They had a fruitful discussion that led to a new plan.
У них была плодотворная дискуссия, приведшая к новому плану.
growing, prospering, or doing very well; often used for businesses, communities or ecosystems
The neighborhood is thriving with new shops and cafés.
Район процветает благодаря новым магазинам и кафе.
growing vigorously and successfully; suggests healthy, sustained development
Her career is flourishing after she published her book.
Её карьера расцветает после выхода книги.
having won (literal) or attractive/charming (figurative); context-dependent
Her winning smile made a great impression on clients.
Её обаятельная улыбка произвела отличное впечатление на клиентов.
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How to pronounce successful and what this word means
successful translation: успешный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce successful
/səkˈsɛsfʊl/
successful translation
успешный
successful examples
After hard work, she became a successful project manager.
successful transcription
/səkˈsɛsfʊl/, /səkˈsɛsfəl/
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successful meaning: what does it mean?
achieving goals
successful pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
successful is pronounced as /səkˈsɛsfʊl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
successful definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
After hard work, she became a successful project manager. Translation: После упорной работы у неё получилось стать успешным менеджером.
Is successful part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, successful (успешный) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is successful part of Study and Work vocabulary?
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