follow in German
follow in German is folgen, folgen (auf), befolgen — follow means to move behind someone or something, going in the same direction.
follow in German
folgen
folgen
(ambitransitive) To go or come after in a sequence.
folgen (auf)
(ambitransitive) To go or come after in a sequence.
folgen
(transitive) To live one's life according to (religion, teachings, etc).
befolgen
(transitive) To live one's life according to (religion, teachings, etc).
verschreiben
(transitive) To live one's life according to (religion, teachings, etc).
folgen
(social media, transitive) To subscribe to see content from an account on a social media platform.
followen
(social media, transitive) To subscribe to see content from an account on a social media platform.
What does "follow" mean?
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verb To move behind someone or something, going in the same direction.
"The dog followed her everywhere she went."
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verb To act in accordance with instructions, rules, or a particular path or belief.
"Employees must follow the safety procedures at all times."
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verb To understand or keep track of something as it happens.
"I couldn't follow his explanation — it was too technical."
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verb To subscribe to updates from a person or account on social media.
"She followed her favorite author on social media."
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follow in a sentence
- The dog followed her everywhere she went.
- Follow this road until you reach the bridge.
- Employees must follow the safety procedures at all times.
- I couldn't follow his explanation — it was too technical.
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What is "follow" in German?
"follow" in German is folgen, folgen (auf), befolgen. follow means: To move behind someone or something, going in the same direction.
How do you use "follow" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog followed her everywhere she went." In German, "follow" is folgen, folgen (auf), befolgen.
Are there other ways to say "follow" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "follow": folgen, folgen (auf), befolgen, verschreiben, followen.
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