No. 2,089 in German
verlaufen
"Verlaufen" means "to proceed," "to get lost," or "to disperse," depending on context.
In a sentence
Die Wanderung verlief angenehm und ohne Zwischenfälle.
The hike went pleasantly and without incidents.
'verlief' is used here to describe the progression or ongoing state of an event, indicating how it occurred or unfolded.
Die Grenzen zwischen den Ländern verlaufen entlang des Flusses.
The borders between the countries run along the river.
'verlaufen' is used here to describe the positioning or pathway of something, indicating how or where it extends.
Er hat sich im Wald verlaufen und konnte den Weg nicht zurück finden.
He lost his way in the forest and could not find his way back.
'verlaufen' is used here reflexively ('sich verlaufen') to describe the act of getting lost.
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