Weiterfahren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Weiterfahren" is used as verb with the meaning of "continue driving", "drive on" or "carry on driving".

Essential properties of "weiterfahren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: weiterfahren
Simple past: fuhr weiter
Participle: weitergefahren

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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 "weiterfahren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To continue driving or traveling"

Definition: "To continue driving or traveling in a vehicle without stopping."
Translation(s): continue driving, drive on, carry on driving, continue traveling
Synonym(s): fortfahren, weitermachen
Antonym(s): anhalten, stoppen
Related word(s): fahren, fortsetzen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir sollten jetzt weiterfahren, um pünktlich anzukommen.We should drive on now to arrive on time.
Nach der Pause können wir weiterfahren.After the break, we can continue driving.
Er wollte nicht anhalten und einfach weiterfahren.He didn't want to stop and just drive on.

2.) "To continue with an activity or process"

Definition: "To proceed with an activity or process without interruption."
Translation(s): continue, carry on, proceed, go on
Synonym(s): fortsetzen, weitermachen
Antonym(s): unterbrechen, aufhören
Related word(s): fortfahren, weitermachen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir können mit dem Projekt weiterfahren.We can continue with the project.
Nach der Diskussion wollen wir weiterfahren.After the discussion, we want to continue.
Er entschied sich, mit der Arbeit weiterzufahren.He decided to continue with the work.

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