nach|verfolgen
Translation
to track, to trace, to follow up on
Examples
Man kann das Paket online nachverfolgen.
You can track the package online.
Die Polizei verfolgt die Spur nach.
The police are following the trail.
Ich werde die Angelegenheit nachverfolgen.
I will follow up on the matter.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.acc)) to track sth. You can track the delivery online.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to track, to trace, to monitor
Etymology
Composed of 'nach' (after) and 'verfolgen' (to follow, pursue). It means to follow the course of something after it has begun, i.e., to track it.
Memory Tips
You 'follow' (verfolgen) a package's journey 'after' (nach) it has been shipped. You 'nachverfolgen' it.