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sequence
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.
consequence / episode
'die Folge' and 'die Abfolge' can both refer to a series of events, actions, or elements in a particular order. In this meaning, they are very similar. However, 'die Abfolge' emphasizes more strongly that several steps happen one after another. 'die Folge' is broader and can also have completely different meanings, for example a consequence or an episode. They can be confused if you are only thinking of a series. If you are clearly talking about the order of steps, 'Abfolge' is very precise.
Vor dem Termin übt das Team die Abfolge der einzelnen Schritte.
Before the appointment, the team practices the sequence of the individual steps.
Lisa erkennt in der Folge der Ereignisse keinen klaren Plan.
Lisa cannot see any clear plan in the sequence of events.