verfolgen/fɛɐ̯ˈfɔlɡn̩/to pursue; to follow; to persecute
verfolgen is a German verb that means to pursue, to follow, or to persecute. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈfɔlɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verfolgte" and the past participle is "verfolgt".
Definitions
1.to follow with the aim of catching or observing(actively chasing)
a.to pursue someone or something (literally or figuratively)
Die Polizei verfolgte den Dieb durch die Straßen.—The police pursued the thief through the streets.
2.to persecute someone (for beliefs, etc.)(oppression)
a.to systematically harass or punish
In der Vergangenheit wurden Menschen wegen ihres Glaubens verfolgt.—In the past, people were persecuted because of their faith.
3.to follow or keep track of (a process, discussion, etc.)(paying attention)
a.to pay close attention to something over time
Ich habe die Diskussion im Forum genau verfolgt.—I have closely followed the discussion in the forum.
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 pursue, to follow, or to persecute. 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.
