Folgen
Example: Wenn du den Anweisungen folgst, klappt alles gut.
Definition
"Folgen" means to come after or to go after someone or something. It also means to obey or comply with instructions or rules, as in the example phrase: 'Wenn du den Anweisungen folgst, klappt alles gut,' which means 'If you follow the instructions, everything will work out well.'
Etymology
The German verb "folgen" originates from Old High German 'folgōn,' related to the verb 'folgen,' meaning 'to follow.' It shares roots with the English word 'follow,' both deriving from the Proto-Germanic '*fulgōną.' Did you know? The word has maintained a consistent meaning over centuries, referring to pursuing or obeying.
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"Folgen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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