No. 3,975 in German
verfolger
"Verfolger" means "pursuer" or "chaser" in English.
In a sentence
Ein Verfolger ist jemand, der einer Person folgt, oft mit einer bestimmten Absicht.
A pursuer is someone who follows a person, often with a specific intent.
In this sentence, 'Verfolger' is used as a noun, describing someone who actively follows another person.
Die Polizei entkam ihren Verfolgern nach einer langen Verfolgungsjagd.
The police escaped their pursuers after a long chase.
Here, 'Verfolgern' is used in plural form to describe multiple individuals pursuing the police.
Ich habe das Gefühl, dass uns ein Verfolger auf der dunklen Straße beobachtet.
I have the feeling that a stalker is watching us on the dark street.
In this context, 'Verfolger' conveys a sense of unease, suggesting someone is observing or following unnoticed.
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