verfolgen/fɛɐ̯ˈfɔlɡn̩/to follow; to pursue; to track
verfolgen is a German verb that means to follow, to pursue, or to track. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈfɔlɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verfolgte" and the past participle is "verfolgt".
Definitions
1.to follow or pursue someone or something over a distance or period of time(movement, pursuit)
a.to follow with the intention of catching or monitoring
Die Polizei verfolgte den Verdächtigen durch die Stadt.—The police chased the suspect through the city.
2.to observe, monitor, or keep track of developments, information, or events(tracking progress, developments)
a.to keep informed about something
Ich verfolge die Nachrichten täglich.—I follow the news daily.
3.to pursue an aim, goal, or plan with determination(figurative, goal/plan)
a.to work toward a goal
Sie verfolgt das Ziel, Ärztin zu werden.—She is pursuing the goal of becoming a doctor.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verfolgen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verfolge |
| Present (du) | verfolgst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verfolgt |
| Preterite (ich) | verfolgte |
| Participle II | verfolgt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verfolgte |
| Imperative (singular) | verfolge |
| Imperative (plural) | verfolgt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verfolgen" mean in English?
- "verfolgen" means to follow, to pursue, or to track. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verfolgen"?
- "verfolgen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈfɔlɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verfolgen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verfolgen" is "verfolgt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verfolgen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verfolgen" becomes "verfolgte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verfolgen"?
- "verfolgen" is a verb in German.
