erfolgen
Translation
to take place, to occur, to happen, to be carried out
Examples
Die Lieferung erfolgt morgen.
The delivery will take place tomorrow.
Die Anmeldung ist bereits erfolgt.
The registration has already been completed.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) takes place/is carried out The payment is carried out at the end of the month.
Similar Words
to take place, to happen, to occur (more formal than 'passieren')
Etymology
From 'er-' (a prefix indicating completion or beginning) + 'folgen' (to follow). It signifies that a result 'follows' an action.
Memory Tips
A formal verb used in official or business contexts. Think of it as 'to ensue' or 'to be carried out'.