Folgen
Example: Du musst den Anweisungen genau folgen, um Erfolg zu haben.
Definition
"Folgen" is a verb meaning to go or come after something or someone, either physically or in a sequence. It can also mean to obey or adhere to instructions, rules, or advice. For example, in the sentence "Du musst den Anweisungen genau folgen, um Erfolg zu haben," it means to carefully follow the instructions in order to succeed.
Etymology
The verb "folgen" comes from Old High German "folgōn," which is related to the Proto-Germanic root *fulgōną, meaning 'to follow.' Did you know? The word shares its origin with English 'follow,' showing how closely related German and English are in their linguistic history.
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"Folgen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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