gehorchen
obey
Das bedeutet, dass man tut, was eine andere Person sagt oder verlangt.
The German word "gehorchen" is a verb meaning "to obey". It is made from the root "hören", which means "to hear". The prefix "ge-" typically turns verbs into past participles but here plays a part in forming the main verb itself.
Similar words:
- folgen (to follow)
- danken (to thank, but sometimes used in context of compliance in older language)
- befolgen (to comply with, to follow instructions)
Difference:
- gehorchen emphasizes compliant and obedient behavior, often to authority or commands.
- folgen means to follow, either physically or figuratively, but doesn't imply obedience.
- befolgen is more about following instructions or rules rather than personal obedience.
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Examples
Die Kinder müssen den Regeln gehorchen.verb
The children must obey the rules.
Wir sollen unseren Eltern gehorchen.verb
We should obey our parents.
Kinder müssen ihren Eltern gehorchen.verb
Children must obey their parents.
Die Hunde scheinen ihrem Herrchen zu gehorchen.verb
The dogs seem to obey their master.
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