verfolgen
watch · follow · track · pursue · chase
Einer Person oder Sache hinterhergehen oder aufmerksam beobachten, was sie tut.
The German verb "verfolgen" means "to follow," "to pursue," or "to track."
- It is made up of:
- "folgen" meaning "to follow".
Similar words:
- jagen (to hunt, chase)
- nachgehen (to pursue, follow up)
- beobachten (to observe)
Differences:
- "verfolgen" often implies an active or continuous pursuit over time, sometimes figuratively (e.g., pursuing goals or tracking events).
- "jagen" emphasizes chasing, often with intent to catch or hunt.
- "nachgehen" can be more investigative or routine following.
- "beobachten" focuses more on watching rather than actively pursuing.
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Examples
Ich verfolge gerne Fußballspiele im Fernsehen.verb
I enjoy watching football games on TV.
Sie verfolgt regelmäßig ihre Lieblingsserie.verb
She regularly follows her favorite series.
Ich verfolge regelmäßig ihre Fortschritte.verb
I regularly track their progress.
Sie verfolgen den Täter.verb
They are pursuing the perpetrator.
Der Hund verfolgt die Katze durch den Garten.verb
The dog chases the cat through the garden.
Die Schüler verfolgten aufmerksam die Erklärung des Lehrers.verb
The students attentively followed the teacher's explanation.
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