ergehen
fare · be issued
Es beschreibt, wie jemand sich fühlt oder was jemand erlebt, oft in Bezug auf eine Situation oder einen Zustand.
The German word "ergehen" is a verb that means "to happen", "to occur", or "to befall". It is derived from the prefix "er" and the root "gehen", which means "to go". "Ergehen" is often used in contexts where something happens to someone or where an expression of fate or experience is involved.
Similar words in German include "geschehen" (to happen), "passieren" (to occur), and "eintreten" (to come about).
Difference with Similar Words:
- Geschehen: More general and can refer to any event happening, not necessarily focused on an individual impact.
- Passieren: Often used in a more casual context, more focused on incidents or occurrences.
- Eintreten: Implies entering into a situation or condition, often used in more formal or specific contexts.
In contrast, "ergehen" often connotes something happening to someone specifically, such as a fate or experience.
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Examples
Wie ergeht es dir heute?verb
How are you faring today?
Es wird ihm mit der Zeit besser ergehen.verb
He will fare better with time.
Wie wird es uns morgen ergehen?verb
How will we fare tomorrow?
Nachdem das Urteil ergangen war, mussten alle Beteiligten den Gerichtssaal verlassen.verb
After the verdict had been issued, all those involved had to leave the courtroom.
Obwohl der Winter sehr kalt war, ist es den Tieren im Wald recht gut ergangen.verb
Although the winter was very cold, the animals in the forest fared quite well.
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