English–German

“flow” in German

German

Alsofließen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapˌlaʊ̯f/

Example

Der Ablauf der Sitzung war klar.

The flow of the meeting was clear.

Illustration for Ablauf (flow)

How to say “flow” in German

“Flow” in German is Ablauf.

A sequence of steps passes through an organized route, like a meeting moving from its opening to its conclusion.

Full entry for Ablauf: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Ablauf

Bei Problemen kam der Ablauf ins Stocken.

When problems arose, the flow stalled.

Tips for using Ablauf

  • For the process of an event, German commonly uses der Ablauf, while Verlauf often focuses more on the course or progression itself.

Other German words for “flow”

Im Kabel fließt Strom.

Electric current flows through the cable.

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