Chase vs Follow vs Pursue
Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.
Chase
Follow
Pursue
| Chase | Follow | Pursue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aussprache | 🇬🇧 /["/tʃeɪs/","/ˈtʃeɪsɪz/","/tʃeɪst/","/ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃeɪs/","/ˈtʃeɪsɪz/","/tʃeɪst/","/ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈfɒləʊ/","/ˈfɒləʊz/","/ˈfɒləʊd/","/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfɑːləʊ/","/ˈfɑːləʊz/","/ˈfɑːləʊd/","/ˈfɑːləʊɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //pəˈsjuː//🇺🇸 //pərˈsuː// |
| Bedeutung | Jemanden oder etwas schnell verfolgen.To run after someone or something quickly. | Jemandem oder etwas nachgehen oder das tun, was sie tun.To go after someone or something or do what they do. | Etwas jagen oder versuchen, es zu erreichen.To chase or try to achieve something. |
| Beispiel | The children love to chase each other in the park. | I will follow you to the store. | He decided to pursue a career in medicine. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
| Wie häufig | Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) | Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) |
| CEFR-Niveau | B2 | A1 | B2 |
| Wortart | verb | verb | verb |
| Kollokationen | chase a dream, chase after, chase someone away | closely, reluctantly, dutifully, beckon somebody to, beckon to somebody to, being followed, follow close behind (somebody), follow right behind (somebody), closely, quickly, shortly, (be) followed by something, follow in the wake of something, closely, quickly, shortly, (be) followed by something, follow in the wake of something, carefully, to the letter, dutifully, faithfully, blindly, slavishly, be expected to, be likely to, follow in somebody’s footsteps, follow in the tradition of somebody/something, follow suit, not necessarily, logically, naturally, (on) from, not quite, be easy to, be difficult to, be hard to | pursue a goal, pursue a career, pursue an opportunity |
| Antonyme | flee, avoid, escape | lead, precede, guide | abandon, give up, discontinue |
| Häufige Fehler | Confusing with 'chase after' which is less common., Using the wrong tense, e.g., 'chased' instead of 'chase' when describing a continuing action., Using it without an object, e.g., saying 'I chase' instead of 'I chase the cat.' | Confusing 'follow' with 'lead' — they have opposite meanings., Using 'follow' without an object (e.g., 'I will follow' should specify who or what)., Mistakenly using 'follows' in the past tense instead of 'followed'. | Confused with 'follow' – 'pursue' implies a more active effort., Using 'pursue' with inanimate objects, instead of actions or goals. |
| Hinweise zur Verwendung | Wird verwendet, wenn jemand versucht, etwas oder jemanden zu fangen. Es ist in den meisten Kontexten angemessen, kann aber informell sein, wenn es in Phrasen wie 'chase your dreams' verwendet wird.Used when someone is trying to catch something or someone. It's appropriate for most contexts but can be informal if used in phrases like 'chase your dreams.' | Verwende 'folgen', wenn du jemanden physisch oder konzeptionell (wie Ideen oder Trends) verfolgst. In den sozialen Medien beschreibt 'folgen' oft das Abonnieren der Updates von jemandem. Vermeide es in übermäßig formellen Kontexten.Use 'follow' when discussing tracking someone physically or conceptually (like ideas or trends). For social media, 'follow' often describes subscribing to someone's updates. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts. | Verwenden Sie 'pursue' in neutralen oder formellen Kontexten, z. B. für akademische oder berufliche Ziele. Vermeiden Sie es in lockeren Gesprächen.Use 'pursue' in neutral or formal contexts, such as academic or professional goals. Avoid in casual conversation. |
Sieh es in echten Clips
Häufige Fragen: Chase vs Follow vs Pursue
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Chase, Follow und Pursue?
Chase: To run after someone or something quickly. Follow: To go after someone or something or do what they do. Pursue: To chase or try to achieve something.
Sind Chase, Follow und Pursue auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?
Chase: B2, Follow: A1, Pursue: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.
Welche Wortart sind Chase, Follow und Pursue?
Chase: verb, Follow: verb, Pursue: verb.
Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?
Chase: The children love to chase each other in the park. Follow: I will follow you to the store. Pursue: He decided to pursue a career in medicine.
Kann ich Chase, Follow und Pursue austauschbar verwenden?
Nicht immer. Chase, Follow und Pursue sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.