erfolgen
take place · occur
Etwas geschieht oder wird durchgeführt.
The German word "erfolgen" is a verb that means "to take place," "to occur," or "to happen." It comes from the root "folgen" which means "to follow." The prefix "er-" often indicates the realization or completion of an action.
Similar words:
- stattfinden (to take place)
- passieren (to happen)
- geschehen (to occur)
Difference:
- "Erfolgen" is often used in more formal or official contexts, typically indicating that something happens in a planned or structured way (e.g., a decision erfolgt – a decision is made).
- "Stattfinden" emphasizes that an event occurs or is held.
- "Passieren" and "geschehen" are more general and informal, referring broadly to events happening, sometimes unexpectedly.
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Examples
Die Abstimmung erfolgt nächste Woche.verb
The vote will take place next week.
Die Prüfung erfolgt heute Nachmittag.verb
The exam will take place this afternoon.
Die Prüfung erfolgt heute.verb
The examination takes place today.
Die Lieferung erfolgt morgen früh.verb
The delivery will take place tomorrow morning.
Eine Lieferung wird morgen erfolgen.verb
A delivery will take place tomorrow.
Eine Reaktion soll noch heute erfolgen.verb
A reaction is supposed to occur today.
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