To result from something as an outcome, information, or consequence, or to be derivable from it. Often used to point to the source of information.
example
Aus dem Gutachten geht hervor, dass keine Sicherheitsmängel bestanden.
It follows from the expert report that there were no safety defects.
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Hervorgehen' (to emerge / to follow from) is a separable verb with the prefix 'hervor-'. In a main clause, the prefix goes at the end. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Aus der Diskussion ging ein neuer Vorschlag hervor.
A new proposal emerged from the discussion.
Auxiliary verb 'sein'
The perfect tense of 'hervorgehen' (to emerge / to follow from) is always formed with the auxiliary verb 'sein' (to be). The reason is that the verb describes a change, an emergence, or a movement from one state to another.
EXAMPLE
Aus der Untersuchung ist nichts Neues hervorgegangen.
Nothing new has emerged from the investigation.
Fixed preposition
The verb 'hervorgehen' (to emerge / to follow from) is almost always used with the preposition 'aus' and the dative. This construction describes the origin or source of something.
EXAMPLE
Aus dem Protokoll geht hervor, wer zugestimmt hat.
It follows from the minutes who approved it.
Register and usage
In the meaning 'to become apparent', 'hervorgehen aus' (to follow from) is very common in formal, written contexts such as reports, studies, or official communications. It is a typical formulation in office and academic language.
EXAMPLE
Wie aus der E-Mail hervorgeht, wurde der Termin verschoben.
As follows from the email, the appointment was postponed.
Fixed expression
The combination 'als Sieger hervorgehen' (to emerge victorious) is a fixed expression. You can also replace 'Sieger' with other nouns that describe the result of a competition, for example 'als Gewinner' (as the winner) or 'als Zweitplatzierter' (as the runner-up).
EXAMPLE
Er ging als klarer Sieger aus der Debatte hervor.
He emerged as the clear winner from the debate.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
hervorgehen vs folgen
to follow
'folgen aus' and 'hervorgehen aus' can both say that something arises from something else or follows from it. 'Aus etwas folgt etwas' emphasizes the logical consequence: if one thing is true, the other follows. 'Aus etwas hervorgehen' is often used when a piece of information, a result, or an origin becomes clear from a text, report, conversation, or process. Learners may confuse the words because both are used with 'aus' and describe a result. 'folgen aus' fits especially well for conclusions. 'hervorgehen aus' works well when saying where a piece of information or a result comes from.
hervorgehen
Aus dem Bericht geht hervor, dass die Kosten gestiegen sind.
The report shows that costs have increased.
folgen
Aus deiner Aussage folgt, dass der Termin nicht sicher ist.
It follows from your statement that the appointment is not certain.