Folgern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Folgern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to deduce", "to conclude" or "to infer".

Essential properties of "folgern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: folgern
Simple past: folgerte
Participle: gefolgert

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "folgern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To deduce, to conclude"

Definition: "To deduce or conclude something from premises or facts."
Translation(s): to deduce, to conclude, to infer
Synonym(s): schließen, ableiten
Antonym(s): zweifeln, hinterfragen
Related word(s): Folgerung, Schlussfolgerung

📝 Some usage examples:

Aus den gegebenen Informationen kann man folgern, dass er schuldig ist.From the given information, one can conclude that he is guilty.
Wir können aus den Ergebnissen folgern, dass die Theorie korrekt ist.We can infer from the results that the theory is correct.
Die Wissenschaftler folgern aus den Daten, dass eine Veränderung notwendig ist.The scientists deduce from the data that a change is necessary.

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