Significado
Wishing great success, especially for tasks.
Contexto cultural
In Germany, wishing 'Viel Erfolg' is seen as more empowering than 'Viel Glück' because it acknowledges the person's agency and preparation. The phrase is equally common in Austria and Switzerland, though you might also hear 'Viel Gelingen' more frequently in formal Swiss German contexts.
The 'Effort' Rule
If the person has to work for it, use 'Viel Erfolg'. If they just need the universe to help, use 'Viel Glück'.
Response
When someone says this to you, the standard response is 'Danke!' or 'Vielen Dank!'.
Significado
Wishing great success, especially for tasks.
The 'Effort' Rule
If the person has to work for it, use 'Viel Erfolg'. If they just need the universe to help, use 'Viel Glück'.
Response
When someone says this to you, the standard response is 'Danke!' or 'Vielen Dank!'.
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Use 'Viel Erfolg bei [Task]' as a warm but professional closing sentence before 'Mit freundlichen Grüßen'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word.
Viel _______ bei deiner Prüfung!
For an exam (Prüfung), 'Erfolg' is the most appropriate wish.
Match the wish to the situation.
Situation: A friend is going to a job interview.
A job interview is a task requiring skill, so 'Viel Erfolg' is perfect.
Which preposition is usually used with 'Viel Erfolg' for a task?
Viel Erfolg ____ der Arbeit!
The preposition 'bei' is used for activities or events.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Morgen fange ich meinen neuen Job an.' B: 'Wirklich? ________!'
Starting a new job is a great time to wish someone success.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Erfolg vs. Glück
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosViel _______ bei deiner Prüfung!
For an exam (Prüfung), 'Erfolg' is the most appropriate wish.
Situation: A friend is going to a job interview.
A job interview is a task requiring skill, so 'Viel Erfolg' is perfect.
Viel Erfolg ____ der Arbeit!
The preposition 'bei' is used for activities or events.
A: 'Morgen fange ich meinen neuen Job an.' B: 'Wirklich? ________!'
Starting a new job is a great time to wish someone success.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasNo, use 'Alles Gute zum Geburtstag'. 'Viel Erfolg' is for tasks, not celebrations.
It is always 'Viel Erfolg'. 'Viel' does not take an ending here.
Only with friends. In a job interview, 'Viel Erfolg' is much more professional.
Use 'Viel Erfolg'—it sounds more complimentary as it implies the person has skill!
Frases relacionadas
Viel Glück
similarGood luck
Viel Gelingen
synonymMay it go well
Toi, toi, toi
similarKnock on wood / Good luck
Alles Gute
builds onAll the best
