fortgesetzt
continue
The German word "fortgesetzt" is the past participle of the verb "fortsetzen", meaning "continued" or "ongoing".
- Fort: means "away" or "forward".
- Setzen: means "to set" or "to put".
So, "fortsetzen" literally means "to set forward" or "to continue".
Similar words include:
- weiterführen (to carry on)
- weiterführen (to continue)
- anhalten (to persist, to last)
Difference:
"Fortgesetzt" often emphasizes continuation from a certain point onwards, while "anhalten" stresses the persistence or duration of something. "Weiterführen" is more formal and can imply actively guiding or managing the continuation.
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Examples
Die Diskussion wurde nach der Pause fortgesetzt.adjective
The discussion was continued after the break.
Am Abend wurde das Gespräch fortgesetzt.adjective
In the evening, the conversation was continued.
Das Gespräch wurde fortgesetzt.adjective
The conversation was continued.
Der Kurs wurde fortgesetzt.adjective
The course was continued.
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