succesvolle

Succesvolle is a Dutch term that functions as the attributive form of the adjective succesvol, meaning "successful." It is used before a noun to describe people, organizations, events, or outcomes that have achieved success. Examples include een succesvolle ondernemer (a successful entrepreneur) and de succesvolle generatie (the successful generation). The form succesvolle is used in front of nouns in standard Dutch spelling, reflecting the language's system of adjective agreement; the corresponding adverbial sense is expressed by succesvol.

Etymology: The Dutch adjective succesvol comes from the noun succes "success," borrowed from French succès, with the suffix -vol meaning "full of." The attributive form succesvolle therefore signals a noun that embodies or is characterized by success.

Notes: When capitalized, Succesvolle can function as a proper noun, such as a brand name, publication, or initiative. In such cases, its meaning derives from branding rather than from ordinary language rules and will be defined by its own materials.

See also: succes, succesvol, succesverhalen.