adjective
following, subsequent
B1
Means 'following' or 'subsequent'. A participial adjective from folgen; not gradable. Commonly used attributively (folgende Punkte) and in fixed phrases such as im Folgenden (in the following). Indicates sequence or order. Forms regularly from the verb; typical in formal or written contexts and registers.
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Die folgenden Schritte sind für die Anmeldung verpflichtend.
The subsequent steps are mandatory for registration.
In den folgenden Abschnitten erklären wir die Methode im Detail.
In the following sections we explain the method in detail.
Die folgende Regel galt für alle Bewerber, obwohl einige Ausnahmen möglich erschienen.
The following rule applied to all applicants, although some exceptions seemed possible.
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Imagine a list where the word 'folgend' appears above the next items to indicate 'what comes next'.
Think 'following' in English; 'folgend' looks like 'following' without the 'w'.
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A participle used adjectivally. It is declined like an adjective (folgender, folgenden, folgendes, etc.) depending on gender, number and case.