fortsetzen
/ˈfɔʁtˌzɛtsn̩/
verb
B1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- setzt fort
- past
- setzte fort
- perfect
- hat fortgesetzt
Meaning
-
to continue, to carry on
Built from fort (away, on) + setzen (to set, to place).
Made of
- fort away, on
- setzen to set, to place
Similar words
fortsetzen is the general, neutral word for "to continue," like a story or discussion; fortführen leans formal or institutional continuation, like a policy.
Practice
1 What does fortsetzen mean?
to continue, to carry on
2 Fill the gap: Wir setzen die Reise morgen früh ___.
Full sentence: Wir setzen die Reise morgen früh fort. (We will continue the journey tomorrow morning.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches fortsetzen?
fortsetzen: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
See also
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