erfolgen
Translation
took place, occurred, happened, was carried out
Examples
Die Lieferung erfolgte gestern.
The delivery took place yesterday.
Die Bekanntgabe erfolgte am Montag.
The announcement was made on Monday.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) took place/was carried out The payment was 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 'followed' an action.
Memory Tips
A formal verb used in official or business contexts. 'Erfolgte' is the simple past tense, so think 'it took place'.