German word

Gefolge

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈfɔlgə/

Meaning

  • neuter nounentourage

Example

Das Gefolge des Ministers bestand aus fünf Personen.

The minister's entourage consisted of five people.

Illustration for Gefolge (entourage)

More examples

Der Schauspieler kam mit seinem Gefolge zur Premiere.

The actor came to the premiere with his entourage.

Core concept

A dignitary travels with a compact group of staff members and attendants close behind.

Common phrases

  • mit seinem Gefolge

    with his entourage

  • im Gefolge eines Politikers

    in a politician's entourage

Similar words

Entourage: A prominent person's aides and staff, traveling together to provide support.
Begleiter: An individual who accompanies someone during their activities.
Gruppe: A collection of people forming a single unit.
Gefolgschaft: A body of supporters or servants following a leader.

Definition in German

Gefolge bezeichnet eine Gruppe von Personen, die eine wichtige Person begleiten.

Word origin

The noun Gefolge developed from folgen, "to follow", with Middle High German gevolge referring to people who followed someone.

Usage tips

  • Gefolge has a formal or ceremonial register, while Begleiter or Gruppe is more natural for ordinary companions.

Other meanings

  • followersnoun

Opposites

  • Einzelgängerlonernoun

Related words

  • Gefolgschaftfollowingnoun
  • Gefolgsmannfollowernoun

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