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A succession or series of elements that follow one another in a particular, often logical or chronological order.
Zum Entsperren des Tresors muss man eine genaue Sequenz von Zahlen eingeben.
To unlock the safe, you have to enter an exact sequence of numbers.
In its general meaning, 'Sequenz' (sequence) is often used with 'von' (of) + a plural noun to describe what follows one after another. Typical phrases are 'eine Sequenz von Zahlen' (a sequence of numbers), 'eine Sequenz von Bewegungen' (a sequence of movements), or 'eine Sequenz von Ereignissen' (a sequence of events).
Der Tänzer führte eine komplexe Sequenz von Schritten aus.
The dancer performed a complex sequence of steps.
When 'Sequenz' (sequence) is used in connection with films, series, or videos, it means a connected section of action. Words like 'Film' (film), 'Szene' (scene), 'Regisseur' (director), or 'Kamera' (camera) point to this meaning.
Die Verfolgungsjagd war die teuerste Sequenz des ganzen Films.
The chase was the most expensive sequence in the entire film.
This meaning of 'Sequenz' (sequence) is a technical term from biology and genetics. You can recognize it from words like 'DNA' (DNA), 'Protein' (protein), 'genetisch' (genetic), or 'analysieren' (to analyze).
Das Labor hat die gesamte DNA-Sequenz entschlüsselt.
The lab decoded the entire DNA sequence.
consequence / episode
'die Folge' and 'die Sequenz' can both mean a series of elements in a particular order. 'die Folge' is the more general word and usually simpler in everyday language, for example with numbers or events. 'die Sequenz' sounds more technical and precise; you often hear it in technology, science, film, or analysis. Learners may confuse the words because both mean an ordered series. In normal everyday situations, 'Folge' often fits; for technical or closely analyzed series, 'Sequenz' is more likely.
Im Kurs analysieren wir eine kurze Sequenz aus dem Film.
In the course, we analyze a short sequence from the film.
Die Schüler schreiben die Folge der Zahlen ins Heft.
The students write the sequence of numbers in their notebooks.