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A series of events, actions, or elements that follow one another in a particular chronological or logical order.
Die genaue Abfolge der Geschehnisse in jener Nacht ist bis heute nicht geklärt.
The exact sequence of events that night has still not been clarified.
The word consists of the prefix 'ab-' and the noun 'Folge' (sequence/order). 'Folge' alone already means 'sequence' or 'order'. The prefix 'ab-' here emphasizes the completed or defined character of the sequence.
Die Abfolge der Planeten in unserem Sonnensystem ist fest.
The sequence of the planets in our solar system is fixed.
'Abfolge' is often combined with adjectives like 'zeitlich' (temporal), 'logisch' (logical), or 'chronologisch' (chronological). It often describes an 'Abfolge von Ereignissen' (sequence of events), 'von Tönen' (of sounds), 'von Bildern' (of images), or 'von Arbeitsschritten' (of work steps).
Für das Rezept ist die richtige Abfolge der Arbeitsschritte wichtig.
For the recipe, the correct sequence of steps is important.
To describe what the sequence consists of, you usually use the genitive or a 'von' construction. Both forms are correct and common.
Die Abfolge der Jahreszeiten ist immer gleich.
The sequence of the seasons is always the same.
sequence / drain
Both words refer to several steps or events arranged in a particular order. Ablauf focuses more on how a process unfolds, while Abfolge emphasizes the successive elements themselves. Use Ablauf for the Ablauf of an event and Abfolge for the sequence of individual items on a program.
Die Abfolge der Reden stand bereits im Programm.
The sequence of speeches was already listed in the program.
Der Ablauf der Feier war trotz der vielen Gäste ruhig und gut organisiert.
Despite the large number of guests, the celebration went smoothly and was well organized.
