folgen
Translation
to follow, to ensue, to obey, to result
Examples
Bitte folgen Sie mir unauffällig.
Please follow me inconspicuously.
Er folgt immer ihrem Rat.
He always follows her advice.
Auf den Sommer folgt der Herbst.
Autumn follows summer.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) to follow (sb.) Please follow me.
((sb./sth.dat)) to obey/follow (sb./sth.) He follows her advice.
((sth.acc)) to follow (sth.) [in sequence] Thunder follows lightning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nachgehen, gehorchen; Antonyms: vorausgehen, führen
Etymology
From Old High German 'folgen', cognate with English 'follow'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'follow'. Remember it takes the Dative case (follow TO someone).