ergangen
Translation
fared, been issued
Examples
Wie ist es Ihnen seither ergangen?
How have you fared since then?
Das Urteil ist gestern ergangen.
The verdict was issued yesterday.
Grammar Patterns
es ergeht j-m ((somehow)) to fare ((somehow)) I hope you will fare well.
sth. ergeht sth. is issued A verdict will be issued soon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: geschehen, passieren
Etymology
From 'er-' (prefix indicating a result) + 'gehen' (to go). It describes how things 'go' or turn out for someone, or how a decision 'goes out'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English phrase 'How goes it?'. 'Wie ist es dir ergangen?' is a formal equivalent, asking how things have 'gone' for you.