gelingend

Gelingend is a Dutch adjective derived from the verb gelingen, which means to succeed or to come off as intended. Gelingend describes something that yields the desired outcome or proves effective. It is often used to characterize plans, actions, projects, or policies that achieve their goals, rather than merely having potential or being well planned.

In usage, gelingend tends to appear in more formal or evaluative contexts. In everyday speech, speakers often opt for synonyms such as succesvol or geslaagd. The word can be used attributively, for example: een gelingende aanpak (a successful approach). It can also be used predicatively to refer to the outcome, for instance: de uitkomst bleek gelingend. Because it conveys a sense of proven efficacy, gelingend is common in reports, analyses, and academic writing.

Etymologically, gelingend is formed from the verb gelingen, which denotes success or fulfillment of an intended result. The present participle/adjectival form gelingend is the attributive or predicative variant used to describe outcomes or processes that deliver the intended effect. The term is relatively rare outside formal, evaluative, or literary Dutch, and its use may vary by region, with Flemish Dutch sometimes employing similar constructions.