Weiterziehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Weiterziehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "move on", "continue on" or "travel on".

Essential properties of "weiterziehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: weiterziehen
Simple past: zog weiter
Participle: weitergezogen

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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 "weiterziehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Move on, continue journey"

Definition: "To move from one place to another, especially when continuing a journey."
Translation(s): move on, continue on, travel on, proceed
Synonym(s): fortziehen, weitergehen
Antonym(s): bleiben, verweilen
Related word(s): reisen, wandern

📝 Some usage examples:

Nach dem Frühstück mussten wir weiterziehen.After breakfast, we had to move on.
Die Nomaden ziehen im Frühling weiter.The nomads move on in spring.
Er entschied sich, nach dem Streit weiterzuziehen.He decided to move on after the argument.

2.) "Continue an activity/process, carry on"

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

📝 Some usage examples:

Nach einer kurzen Pause zogen wir mit der Arbeit weiter.After a short break, we carried on with the work.
Das Projekt zieht trotz der Schwierigkeiten weiter.The project continues despite the difficulties.
Er zieht mit seiner Forschung weiter.He continues with his research.

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