ɡəˈlɪŋən

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Translation

to succeed, turn out well; to manage (to)

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Grammar

Verb typestrong, perfect with sein

Examples

, .

She always manages to make other people laugh.

.

The cake really turned out well for me this time.

, .

The plan only succeeded because we were well prepared.

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