pursue in German
pursue in German is verfolgen, nachjagen, beschreiten — pursue means to follow someone or something in order to catch them.
pursue in German
verfolgen
(ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]
nachjagen
(ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]
beschreiten
(transitive) To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.). [from late 14th c.]
folgen
(transitive) To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.). [from late 14th c.]
nachjagen
(transitive) To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.). [from late 14th c.]
(Beruf) ausüben
(transitive) To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession). [from 15th c.]
(Beschwerde) einreichen
(transitive) To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession). [from 15th c.]
betreiben (Forschung)
(transitive) To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession). [from 15th c.]
nachgehen
(transitive) To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession). [from 15th c.]
sich befassen mit
(transitive) To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession). [from 15th c.]
weiterverfolgen
(transitive) To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession). [from 15th c.]
What does "pursue" mean?
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verb To follow someone or something in order to catch them.
"The dog pursued the rabbit across the field until it disappeared into the hedge."
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verb To work toward or continue with a goal, activity, or career.
"Many students pursue their dream of becoming an artist after they leave school."
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pursue in a sentence
- The dog pursued the rabbit across the field until it disappeared into the hedge.
- A fox pursued the chickens around the farmyard at dawn.
- Many students pursue their dream of becoming an artist after they leave school.
- She decided to pursue a career in medicine.
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What is "pursue" in German?
"pursue" in German is verfolgen, nachjagen, beschreiten. pursue means: To follow someone or something in order to catch them.
How do you use "pursue" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog pursued the rabbit across the field until it disappeared into the hedge." In German, "pursue" is verfolgen, nachjagen, beschreiten.
Are there other ways to say "pursue" in German?
Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "pursue": verfolgen, nachjagen, beschreiten, folgen, (Beruf) ausüben, (Beschwerde) einreichen.
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