obey in German
obey in German is gehorchen, befolgen — obey means to do what someone in authority tells you to do.
obey in German
gehorchen
(transitive) To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
befolgen
(intransitive) To do as one is told.
gehorchen
(intransitive) To do as one is told.
What does "obey" mean?
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verb To do what someone in authority tells you to do.
"Soldiers are trained to obey orders instantly."
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verb To follow a rule, law, or instinct.
"Drivers must obey the traffic signals at all times."
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obey in a sentence
- Soldiers are trained to obey orders instantly.
- She refused to obey the curfew and stayed out past midnight.
- Drivers must obey the traffic signals at all times.
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What is "obey" in German?
"obey" in German is gehorchen, befolgen. obey means: To do what someone in authority tells you to do.
How do you use "obey" in a sentence?
Example: "Soldiers are trained to obey orders instantly." In German, "obey" is gehorchen, befolgen.
Are there other ways to say "obey" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "obey": gehorchen, befolgen.
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