VERB
fortsetzen/ˈfɔʁtˌzɛt͡sn̩/to continue; to resume; to proceed with
fortsetzen is a German verb that means to continue, to resume, or to proceed with. It is pronounced /ˈfɔʁtˌzɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "setzte fort" and the past participle is "fortgesetzt".
Definitions
1.to continue or to proceed with something that has already started(activity, process)
a.to carry on an interrupted activity
Nach der Pause will er mit der Arbeit fortsetzen.—After the break, he wants to continue with the work.
b.to maintain or develop further (a conversation, relationship, etc.)
Wir sollten das Gespräch morgen fortsetzen.—We should continue the conversation tomorrow.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | fortsetzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | setze fort |
| Present (du) | setzt fort |
| Present (er/sie/es) | setzt fort |
| Preterite (ich) | setzte fort |
| Participle II | fortgesetzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | setzte fort |
| Imperative (singular) | setz fort |
| Imperative (plural) | setzt fort |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fortsetzen" mean in English?
- "fortsetzen" means to continue, to resume, or to proceed with. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "fortsetzen"?
- "fortsetzen" is pronounced /ˈfɔʁtˌzɛt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "fortsetzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "fortsetzen" is "fortgesetzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "fortsetzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "fortsetzen" becomes "setzte fort" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "fortsetzen"?
- "fortsetzen" is a verb in German.
