VERB
folgen/ˈfɔlɡŋ̩/to follow; to ensue
folgen is a German verb that means to follow or to ensue. It is pronounced /ˈfɔlɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "folgte" and the past participle is "gefolgt".
Definitions
1.to go after someone or something; to follow(movement, order)
a.to move behind a person, animal, or thing
Der Hund folgt seinem Besitzer überallhin.—The dog follows its owner everywhere.
2.to come as a result of something; to ensue(result, consequence)
a.to happen as a direct result
Aus seinem Verhalten folgte eine Strafe.—A punishment ensued as a result of his behavior.
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 or to ensue. 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.
