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Pronunciation / Transliteration: seh-geer
"Ela decidiu seguir seus sonhos."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To go or come after a person or thing.
"She decided to follow her dreams and pursue a career in art." - 2
To act according to instructions or guidance.
"Please follow the instructions carefully to complete the task."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'folgian', meaning to follow, accompany, or pursue, originating from Proto-Germanic *fulgōną. Over centuries, the meaning broadened from physical tracking and pursuit to intellectual understanding, obedience of rules, and social media connectivity.
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suivre
Transliteration: swee-vr
"Elle a décidé de suivre ses rêves."
folgen
Transliteration: fol-gen
"Sie beschloss, ihren Träumen zu folgen."
seguire
Transliteration: seh-gwee-reh
"Ha deciso di seguire i suoi sogni."
seguir
Transliteration: seh-geer
"Decidió seguir sus sueños."
seguir
Transliteration: seh-geer
"Ela decidiu seguir seus sonhos."
पीछा करना
Transliteration: peecha karna
"उसने अपने सपनों का पीछा करने का फैसला किया।"
跟随
Transliteration: gēnsuí
"她决定跟随自己的梦想。"
따르다
Transliteration: ttareuda
"그녀는 자신의 꿈을 따르기로 결정했다."
従う
Transliteration: shitagau
"彼女は夢に従うことに決めた。"
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