Rat zu folgen

to follow someone's advice

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to follow someone's advice Usually used with a possessive or name before “Rat,” such as “ihrem Rat” or “Marias Rat.” “Rat” means “advice” here, not the animal.

GE: Es ist klug, deinem Rat zu folgen.

EN: It is wise to follow your advice.

Tom weigerte sich, Marias Rat zu folgen.

Tom refused to follow Maria’s advice.

Ich schlug ihm vor, meinem Rat zu folgen.

I suggested he follow my advice.

Ihr brauchst nur seinem Rat zu folgen.

You just need to follow his advice.

Ich rate dir dringend, ihrem Rat zu folgen.

I strongly advise you to follow her advice.