English–German

“tail” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈfɔlgɐ/

Example

Ich habe einen Verfolger bemerkt.

I noticed someone tailing me.

Illustration for Verfolger (tail)

How to say “tail” in German

“Tail” in German is Verfolger.

A person who stays behind someone and keeps following them until the pursuit feels threatening.

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

Example sentences with Verfolger

Der Verfolger folgte ihr mehrere Straßen lang.

The pursuer followed her for several streets.

Tips for using Verfolger

  • Verfolger is masculine, and its plural is also Verfolger: der Verfolger, die Verfolger.

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