German Word · Beginner
folgen
to understand, to be attentive to
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔlɡŋ̩/
Meaning
to understand, to be attentive to
Example
Der Held folgte dem Drachen zu seiner Höhle.
The hero followed the dragon to its cave.
Practice tips
- Practice folgen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for beginner-level learners.