verb
to follow, to result
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folgen (verb) means 'to follow' (physically or attend) and 'to result' (to follow from). It takes the dative (jemandem folgen). Regular weak verb, non‑reflexive; uses sein as auxiliary in perfect (ich bin gefolgt). Common in sequences and logical consequence. Also used in expressions like 'im Anschluss folgen'.
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Ich bin deinem Rat gefolgt.
I followed your advice.
Auf die lange Diskussion folgten mehrere konkrete Vorschläge.
Several concrete proposals followed the long discussion.
Die Journalisten folgten dem Politiker, der aus dem Gebäude kam, bis er in das Auto stieg.
The journalists followed the politician who came out of the building until he got into the car.
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Picture someone walking behind another person, following their steps.
Sounds like 'follow' in English — similar meaning.
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An intransitive verb that usually takes a dative object (jemandem folgen). In perfect tenses it commonly uses the auxiliary 'sein' (ist gefolgt). | Intransitive verb; passive voice forms are not applicable.