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folgen

follow

Meaning of folgen

Deutsch

hinter jemandem oder etwas hergehen; einem Vorbild oder einer Anweisung entsprechen

English

to copy or act according to an example, rule or custom

follow

Pronunciation

German
[ˈfɔlɡən]

folgen with English translation

folgen usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ich folge der Anleitung genau.

I follow the instructions exactly.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Der Hund folgt seinem Besitzer.

The dog follows its owner.

folgen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between folgen, verfolgen, befolgen, and gehorchen

🇩🇪German

to follow someone or something, often to catch, track, or observe them

A1very often

Advanced: broader words

B
🇩🇪German
befolgen

to follow instructions, rules, or advice; not physical following

A1often
G
🇩🇪German
gehorchen

to obey a command or a person with authority

A1often

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folgen belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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folgen meaning: what does it mean?

to copy or act according to an example, rule or custom

folgen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

folgen is pronounced as [ˈfɔlɡən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

folgen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I follow the instructions exactly. Translation: Ich folge der Anleitung genau.

Is folgen part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, folgen (follow) can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is folgen part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, folgen (follow) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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