die Spur verfolgen
to persistently track a trail, often with intent to catch
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In a sentence
Der Jäger verfolgt die Spur des Hirsches seit Stunden.
How it is used
Means to persistently track a trail, often with intent to catch. Neutral register. Used by a hunter: 'Der Jäger verfolgt die Spur des Hirsches.' Stronger than 'folgen'—implies determination.
Other verbs that go with Spur
This is the choice the collocation turns on.
- eine Spur aufnehmento start following a physical trail (e
- eine Spur hinterlassento leave a visible trace or evidence behind
- einer Spur folgento follow a trail or clue, literally or metaphorically
- einer Spur nachgehento investigate or pursue a lead thoroughly
- die Spur verlierento lose track of a trail or clue
- die Spur wechselnchange lanes
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