How do you say "Was successful" in German?

"Was successful" in German is "War erfolgreich". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘Was successful’ in German

Q: What does "War erfolgreich" mean in English?

"War erfolgreich" means "Was successful" in English. Usage tip: ⚠️ In a job interview, this sounds incomplete on its own. German usually needs a subject: better say „Es war erfolgreich." or, even more naturally, „Das Projekt war erfolgreich."

War erfolgreich

💬 Usage Tip: ⚠️ In a job interview, this sounds incomplete on its own. German usually needs a subject: better say „Es war erfolgreich." or, even more naturally, „Das Projekt war erfolgreich."

🇩🇪 In Germany: In German tech interviews, clear and complete sentences sound more professional. Short fragments may appear in notes or slides, but not usually in spoken answers.

Phrase Breakdown

War

erfolgreich

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