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Introduces an explanation, list, or description and means 'in the following way' or 'as follows'.
Der Plan für das Wochenende sieht folgendermaßen aus: Am Samstag wandern wir, am Sonntag entspannen wir am See.
The plan for the weekend is as follows: On Saturday we'll go hiking, and on Sunday we'll relax by the lake.
The word is made up of 'folgender' (following) and the old word 'maßen' (manner, way). So it literally means 'in the following way'.
Die Regeln lassen sich folgendermaßen zusammenfassen: Seid pünktlich und respektvoll.
The rules can be summarized as follows: Be punctual and respectful.
'Folgendermaßen' (as follows) often introduces an explanation or list and is frequently followed by a colon. If it stands at the beginning of the sentence in position 1, the verb follows directly after it.
Folgendermaßen gehen Sie vor: Füllen Sie das Formular aus und unterschreiben Sie es.
Proceed as follows: Fill out the form and sign it.
This adverb belongs more to written language or to more formal, planned speaking situations such as presentations and instructions. It often sounds factual and structured.
In seiner E-Mail hat er die Situation folgendermaßen beschrieben.
In his email, he described the situation as follows.
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'derart' and 'folgendermassen' both have to do with a way or manner, but they are used very differently. 'derart' emphasizes how strong or extreme something is, for example 'derart laut' (so loud) or 'derart müde' (so tired). 'folgendermassen', on the other hand, introduces an explanation or description: after it, you say how something is done or how something proceeds. The words can be confusing because both point to a manner. A practical tip: 'derart' intensifies, while 'folgendermassen' explains the next step or the next description.
Du füllst das Formular folgendermassen aus: zuerst Name, dann Adresse und Geburtsdatum.
You fill out the form as follows: first your name, then your address and date of birth.
Im Gespräch war sie derart nervös, dass sie kaum antworten konnte.
During the conversation, she was so nervous that she could hardly answer.