Folgen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Folgen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to follow", "to trail" or "to obey".

Essential properties of "folgen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: folgen
  • Simple past: folgte
  • Participle: gefolgt

See full conjugation of folgen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "folgen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To go behind or after"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Hund folgt seinem Besitzer.The dog follows its owner.
  2. Bitte folgen Sie mir zum Ausgang.Please follow me to the exit.
  3. Die Kinder folgten dem Lehrer in den Klassenraum.The children followed the teacher into the classroom.

2.) "To obey or comply"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Du solltest dem Rat deines Arztes folgen.You should follow your doctor's advice.
  2. Wir müssen den Anweisungen folgen.We must follow the instructions.
  3. Sie folgte ihrem Instinkt und traf die richtige Entscheidung.She followed her instinct and made the right decision.

3.) "To result from or be a consequence of"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Aus dieser Entscheidung folgen wichtige Konsequenzen.Important consequences follow from this decision.
  2. Was folgt aus dieser Beobachtung?What follows from this observation?
  3. Daraus folgt, dass wir unsere Strategie ändern müssen.It follows that we must change our strategy.
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