VERB
folgern/ˈfɔlɡɐn/to conclude; to deduce; to infer
folgern is a German verb that means to conclude, to deduce, or to infer. It is pronounced /ˈfɔlɡɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "folgerte" and the past participle is "gefolgert".
Definitions
1.to derive a conclusion logically from information or facts(reasoning, logic)
a.to deduce from given premises or evidence
Aus den vorliegenden Ergebnissen lässt sich schließen, dass die Hypothese richtig ist.—From the results at hand, one can conclude that the hypothesis is correct.
b.to draw an inference as a result of reasoning
Aus seinen Worten konnte man folgern, dass er nicht einverstanden war.—From his words one could infer that he did not agree.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | folgern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | folgere |
| Present (du) | folgerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | folgert |
| Preterite (ich) | folgerte |
| Participle II | gefolgert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | folgerte |
| Imperative (singular) | folgere |
| Imperative (plural) | folgert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "folgern" mean in English?
- "folgern" means to conclude, to deduce, or to infer. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "folgern"?
- "folgern" is pronounced /ˈfɔlɡɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "folgern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "folgern" is "gefolgert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "folgern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "folgern" becomes "folgerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "folgern"?
- "folgern" is a verb in German.
