Verfolgen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verfolgen" is used as verb with the meaning of "follow", "pursue" or "chase".

Essential properties of "verfolgen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verfolgen
Simple past: verfolgte
Participle: verfolgt

regulartransitive

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 "verfolgen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To follow or pursue"

Definition: "To follow or pursue someone or something with a specific purpose."
Translation(s): follow, pursue, chase
Synonym(s): nachgehen, nachjagen, hinterherlaufen
Antonym(s): ignorieren
Related word(s): folgen, jagen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Polizei verfolgt den Verdächtigen durch die Stadt.The police are pursuing the suspect through the city.
Der Hund verfolgt den Hasen im Wald.The dog is chasing the rabbit in the forest.
Sie verfolgt ihre Ziele mit großer Entschlossenheit.She pursues her goals with great determination.

2.) "To observe or monitor"

Definition: "To observe or follow the development of something with attention."
Translation(s): follow, observe, monitor, track
Synonym(s): Beobachten, Mitverfolgen, Nachvollziehen
Related word(s): Beobachten, Überwachen

📝 Some usage examples:

Millionen Zuschauer verfolgten das Fußballspiel im Fernsehen.Millions of viewers followed the football match on television.
Er verfolgt die politische Situation in seinem Heimatland genau.He closely monitors the political situation in his home country.
Wir verfolgen die Entwicklung des Projekts mit großem Interesse.We are following the development of the project with great interest.

3.) "To persecute or harass"

Definition: "To persecute or harass someone in a hostile manner or with the intention of causing harm."
Translation(s): persecute, harass, victimize
Synonym(s): Nachstellen, Belästigen, Schikanieren
Antonym(s): Schützen
Related word(s): Bedrängen, Terrorisieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Die religiöse Minderheit wurde vom Regime verfolgt.The religious minority was persecuted by the regime.
Er fühlte sich von seinem Ex-Partner verfolgt und bedroht.He felt persecuted and threatened by his ex-partner.
Die Journalistin wurde wegen ihrer kritischen Berichte verfolgt.The journalist was persecuted because of her critical reports.

4.) "To continue or pursue (a plan/strategy)"

Definition: "To continue or proceed with an action or a plan."
Translation(s): pursue, follow, continue, implement
Synonym(s): Fortführen, Weiterverfolgen, Fortsetzen
Antonym(s): Aufgeben
Related word(s): Fortfahren, Weitermachen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir werden diesen Ansatz weiter verfolgen.We will continue to pursue this approach.
Sie verfolgt ihre Karriereziele mit großer Ausdauer.She pursues her career goals with great perseverance.
Das Unternehmen verfolgt eine aggressive Expansionsstrategie.The company is pursuing an aggressive expansion strategy.

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