die Fortsetzung, -en
sequel · continuation
Es bedeutet, dass etwas nach einer Pause oder einem Ende weitergeht, zum Beispiel eine Geschichte, ein Film oder ein Gespräch.
Definition & meaning
The word "Fortsetzung" primarily refers to a continuation or a sequel.
- Continuation: The act of continuing something that was interrupted or that is ongoing (e.g., a process, a conversation, or a story).
- Sequel: In literature, film, or series, it refers to a work that follows a previous one, continuing the narrative or the themes established in the predecessor.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a feminine noun ("die Fortsetzung") and its plural form is "Fortsetzungen".
It is a compound word derived from:
- Fort-: A prefix indicating movement onwards or continuation.
- Setzung: A noun derived from the verb setzen (to set/place). Together, it literally translates to the "setting forward" or "carrying on" of an action.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Weiterführung (continuation/extension)
- Nachfolge (succession/following)
- Anschluss (connection/follow-up)
- Serie (series)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Eine Fortsetzung wird oft von den Fans gefordert.noun
A sequel is often demanded by the fans.
Eine Fortsetzung wird bald veröffentlicht.noun
A sequel will be published soon.
Der Film hat eine Fortsetzung bekommen.noun
The movie got a sequel.
Freust du dich auf die Fortsetzung des Films?noun
Are you looking forward to the sequel of the movie?
Morgen erwartet uns die spannende Fortsetzung.noun
Tomorrow, the exciting continuation awaits us.
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