VERB
folgen/ˈfɔlɡŋ̩/to follow; to ensue; to obey
folgen is a German verb that means to follow, to ensue, or to obey. It is pronounced /ˈfɔlɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "folgte" and the past participle is "gefolgt".
Definitions
1.to move after someone or something; to come next(movement, sequence)
a.to move behind someone; to go after
Der Hund folgte seinem Besitzer nach Hause.—The dog followed his owner home.
b.to occur or come next in order
Nach dem Essen folgte ein Spaziergang.—A walk followed the meal.
2.to comply with, to obey instructions or advice(obedience, directions)
a.to do what someone says or advises
Er folgte dem Rat seines Arztes.—He followed his doctor's advice.
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 ensue, 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.
