No. 4,335 in German
folgten
"Folgten" means "followed" (past tense of "follow").
In a sentence
Sie folgten den Spuren im Schnee.
They followed the tracks in the snow.
In this sentence, 'folgten' is used in the context of physically following or tracking something.
Nach der Vorschrift folgten sie der Anweisung.
According to the regulation, they followed the instruction.
Here, 'folgten' indicates adherence to a guideline or instruction.
Sie folgten einer Unterhaltung über Politik.
They followed a conversation about politics.
In this situation, 'folgten' refers to mentally engaging or listening to a discussion.
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