German phrase
Wie erfolgen ~?
Meaning
How are ___ carried out?
When to use it
Asks how something is done. It sounds polite and slightly formal.
Example dialogue
Wie erfolgen die Zahlungen für das Abonnement?
How are the subscription payments made?
Die Zahlungen erfolgen per Lastschrift vom Konto.
The payments are made by direct debit from the account.