följ

Följ is the imperative form of the Swedish verb följa, meaning to follow, go after, or adhere to. It is commonly used to give a direct instruction or invitation, such as in directions or guidance. Examples include Följ mig (follow me), Följ kartan (follow the map), and Följ instruktionerna (follow the instructions).

In Swedish grammar, föj? is the base form följa; different tenses are built from this verb: present tense följer (jag följer, du följer, han följer), past tense följde, and supine följt, which combines with helping verbs to form perfect and pluperfect tenses (har följt, hade följt). The imperative följ is used for both singular and plural subjects and is often complemented by adverbial phrases or objects, such as Följ igenom med dina steg (follow through with your steps) or Följ din magkänsla (follow your gut).

Följ can also appear in phrases that emphasize adherence or compliance, such as följa lagen (to follow the law) or följa reglementet (to follow the regulations). A related construction is följa med, which means to come along or accompany someone (Förlåt, följ med!). The sense is largely determined by the object or complement: following a path, a rule, a person, or a plan.

See also the verb följa and related terms such as följare (follower), följd (consequence or sequence), and följaktligen (consequently). Följ functions as a concise command in contemporary Swedish and remains a foundational element for expressing direction, rule-following, and companionship.