This is the 4679th most frequent German word.
verläuft
"Verläuft" means "runs," "proceeds," or "goes" depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'verläuft' is used to describe the course or direction of the road relative to the river.
Die Straße verläuft parallel zum Fluss.
The road runs parallel to the river.
Here, 'verläuft' expresses the progression or manner in which the day unfolds.
Der Tag verläuft gut trotz des schlechten Wetters.
The day is going well despite the bad weather.
In this example, 'verläuft' indicates the orientation or path taken by the line depicted on the map.