This is the 2089th most frequent German word.
verlaufen
"Verlaufen" means "to proceed," "to get lost," or "to disperse," depending on context.
'verlief' is used here to describe the progression or ongoing state of an event, indicating how it occurred or unfolded.
Die Wanderung verlief angenehm und ohne Zwischenfälle.
The hike went pleasantly and without incidents.
'verlaufen' is used here to describe the positioning or pathway of something, indicating how or where it extends.
Die Grenzen zwischen den Ländern verlaufen entlang des Flusses.
The borders between the countries run along the river.
'verlaufen' is used here reflexively ('sich verlaufen') to describe the act of getting lost.