Fortsetzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fortsetzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "continue", "resume" or "carry on".

Essential properties of "fortsetzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: fortsetzen
  • Simple past: setzte fort
  • Participle: fortgesetzt

See full conjugation of fortsetzen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "fortsetzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To continue or resume an interrupted activity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir werden die Diskussion morgen fortsetzen.We will continue the discussion tomorrow.
  2. Bitte setzen Sie Ihre Arbeit fort, sobald Sie zurück sind.Please continue your work as soon as you are back.
  3. Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, mit dem nächsten Kapitel fortzusetzen.The teacher asked the students to continue with the next chapter.

2.) "To prolong or extend something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Straße wird bis zum nächsten Dorf fortgesetzt.The road continues to the next village.
  2. Das Unternehmen plant, seine Expansion in Europa fortzusetzen.The company plans to continue its expansion in Europe.
  3. Wir möchten unsere Zusammenarbeit auch im nächsten Jahr fortsetzen.We would like to continue our collaboration next year as well.
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