to occur / take place
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to occur / take place
To take place, happen, or be carried out. It is a formal word that is often used in administrative and written language and implies a planned or logical process.
Die Lieferung der Ware erfolgt innerhalb von drei Werktagen.
Delivery of the goods takes place within three business days.
'Erfolgen' (to occur / take place) is a formal word and is mainly used in written language, in official documents, or in the news. In everyday spoken language, it often sounds unnatural or stiff.
Die Auszahlung des Gewinns erfolgt in den nächsten Tagen.
Payment of the prize money will take place in the next few days.
'Erfolgen' (to occur / take place) is an inseparable verb derived from 'folgen' (to follow). The prefix 'er-' is firmly attached to the stem. The meaning 'geschehen' (to happen) comes from the idea that an action follows something else as a logical consequence.
Nach der Bestellung erfolgte die Bestätigung per E-Mail.
After the order, the confirmation followed by email.
'Erfolgen' (to occur / take place) is an intransitive verb and never has an accusative object. The thing that happens is always the subject of the sentence.
Der Versand der Ware erfolgt morgen.
Shipment of the goods will take place tomorrow.
to happen
„Geschehen“ and „erfolgen“ can both say that something happens. „Geschehen“ is more general and is used for events, while „erfolgen“ sounds more formal and usually refers to a planned or logically occurring process. Use „erfolgen“ especially in factual or official announcements.
Die Auszahlung des Geldes erfolgt nach der Prüfung der Unterlagen.
The payment will be made after the documents have been checked.
Niemand wusste genau, was während der kurzen Unterbrechung geschehen war.
No one knew exactly what had happened during the brief interruption.
