einer Spur folgen
to follow a trail or clue, literally or metaphorically
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In a sentence
Die Polizistin folgt der Spur des flüchtigen Autos.
How it is used
Means to follow a trail or clue, literally or metaphorically. Neutral register. Used by a detective in an investigation: 'Wir folgen einer heißen Spur.' Suggests active, step-by-step tracking.
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 nachgehento investigate or pursue a lead thoroughly
- die Spur verfolgento persistently track a trail, often with intent to catch
- die Spur verlierento lose track of a trail or clue
- die Spur wechselnchange lanes
Other collocations built on folgen
- dem Beispiel folgento follow the example
- einem Impuls folgento act on a sudden urge or instinct
- einem Vorschlag folgento follow a suggestion
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