VERB
folgen/ˈfɔlɡŋ̩/to follow; to result; to obey
folgen is a German verb that means to follow, to result, or to obey. It is pronounced /ˈfɔlɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "folgte" and the past participle is "gefolgt".
Definitions
1.to move behind or after someone or something(movement)
a.to physically go after someone or something
Bitte folgen Sie mir.—Please follow me.
2.to ensue or be the result of something(consequence)
a.to come as a result
Aus dieser Entscheidung folgen Konsequenzen.—Consequences follow from this decision.
3.to obey; to comply with instructions, rules, etc.(obedience, rules)
a.to heed advice or orders
Er weigert sich, den Anweisungen zu folgen.—He refuses to follow the instructions.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | folgen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | folge |
| Present (du) | folgst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | folgt |
| Preterite (ich) | folgte |
| Participle II | gefolgt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | folgte |
| Imperative (singular) | folge |
| Imperative (plural) | folgt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "folgen" mean in English?
- "folgen" means to follow, to result, or to obey. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "folgen"?
- "folgen" is pronounced /ˈfɔlɡŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "folgen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "folgen" is "gefolgt", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "folgen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "folgen" becomes "folgte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "folgen"?
- "folgen" is a verb in German.
