VERB
erfolgen/ɛɐ̯ˈfɔlɡn̩/to take place; to happen; to be carried out
erfolgen is a German verb that means to take place, to happen, or to be carried out. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfɔlɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erfolgte" and the past participle is "erfolgt".
Definitions
1.to take place; to happen (something occurs, often formally)(formal events/processes)
a.an event or action takes place, especially officially or as a result of a process
Die Auszahlung der Mittel erfolgt am Monatsende.—The payout of funds takes place at the end of the month.
2.to be carried out; to be executed (an action is done according to rules or plan)(official/regulated context)
a.an activity or process is officially performed
Die Anmeldung muss schriftlich erfolgen.—Registration must be done in writing.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erfolgen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | — |
| Present (du) | — |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erfolgt |
| Preterite (ich) | erfolgte |
| Participle II | erfolgt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erfolgte |
| Imperative (singular) | — |
| Imperative (plural) | — |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erfolgen" mean in English?
- "erfolgen" means to take place, to happen, or to be carried out. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erfolgen"?
- "erfolgen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfɔlɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erfolgen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erfolgen" is "erfolgt", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "erfolgen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erfolgen" becomes "erfolgte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erfolgen"?
- "erfolgen" is a verb in German.
