German Conversation · Level 19
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German word
Folge
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɔlgə/
Meaning
- feminine nounresult
Example
Die Folge des Sturms war ein Stromausfall.
The result of the storm was a power outage.
More examples
Als Folge von Starkregen wurde die Straße überflutet.
As a result of heavy rain, the street was flooded.
Core concept
A sequence in which each following item can be viewed as an outcome or as the next numbered part.
Common phrases
als Folge von
as a result of
in der Folge
subsequently
Similar words
Konsequenz: An unavoidable outcome of an action or cause.
Ergebnis: A conclusion or result obtained through testing or investigation.
Auswirkung: The effect of an event on people or other things.
Reihe: A sequence of things or events that follow one another.
Definition in German
Je nach Zusammenhang entweder das Ergebnis eines Geschehens oder ein Glied in einer Reihe.
Word origin
Folge comes through Middle High German volge from the same Germanic word family as folgen, with meanings based on coming after.
Usage tips
- The fixed phrase in der Folge means subsequently or as a result, depending on the surrounding context.