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follower
A person who has subscribed to another user's or account's posts on a social media platform such as Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok.
Ihr neuer Kanal hat innerhalb einer Woche über zehntausend Follower gewonnen.
Her new channel gained over ten thousand followers within a week.
follower
A person who follows another person, an idea, or a movement as an adherent or supporter.
Die charismatische Anführerin hatte eine treue Gruppe von Followern um sich geschart.
The charismatic leader had gathered a loyal group of followers around her.
'Follower' is a modern loanword from English. It is used especially in the digital world and in the context of social media, where it has become the standard term.
Dieser Account hat nur wenige Posts, aber sehr viele Follower.
This account has only a few posts, but a lot of followers.
The meaning in the social media context is by far the most common. When 'Kanälen' (channels), 'Accounts' (accounts), or 'Posts' (posts) are mentioned, this meaning is always intended. The more general meaning 'Anhänger' (supporter/adherent) is less common.
Sie postet täglich Bilder für ihre Follower auf Instagram.
She posts pictures for her followers on Instagram every day.
In connection with social media, you can 'Follower haben' (have followers), 'Follower gewinnen' (gain followers), or 'Follower verlieren' (lose followers). Sometimes people also talk about 'Follower kaufen' (buying followers).
Durch das virale Video hat sie über Nacht tausend neue Follower gewonnen.
Because of the viral video, she gained a thousand new followers overnight.
supporter / trailer / pendant
Both words can refer to a person who follows and supports an idea or movement. “Anhänger” is more general and often emphasizes a personal or lasting connection. “Follower” depends more heavily on the context and, especially on the internet, refers to someone who follows an account or movement.
Sie ist Followerin der Bewegung und verfolgt ihre Beiträge regelmäßig im Internet.
She follows the movement and regularly keeps up with its posts online.
Er ist Anhänger der Bewegung und setzt sich seit Jahren für ihre Ziele ein.
He supports the movement and has been advocating for its goals for years.
