No. 2,399 in Swedish
följas
"Följas" means "to be accompanied" or "to follow each other."
In a sentence
Vi måste följa reglerna för att det ska gå rätt till.
We must follow the rules for it to proceed correctly.
Here, 'följa' is used in its verb form, meaning 'to follow,' as in adhering to instructions or regulations.
De följdes åt hela vägen hem.
They accompanied each other the whole way home.
In this sentence, 'följas åt' is a reflexive verb phrase, meaning 'to accompany each other,' often in the sense of mutual following.
Det är viktigt att följa med i nyheterna.
It's important to keep up with the news.
Here, 'följa med' combines 'följa' as the verb to 'follow' and 'med,' implying keeping up or being informed.
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