VERB
weitermachen/ˈvaɪ̯tɐˌmaxn̩/to continue; to carry on; to keep going
weitermachen is a German verb that means to continue, to carry on, or to keep going. It is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯tɐˌmaxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "machte weiter" and the past participle is "weitergemacht".
Definitions
1.to continue with an activity or task; to go on(general use)
a.to persist in doing something without stopping
Nach einer kurzen Pause wollen wir weitermachen.—After a short break we want to continue.
b.to resume something after an interruption
Kannst du bitte weitermachen, wo du aufgehört hast?—Can you please continue where you left off?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | weitermachen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | mache weiter |
| Present (du) | machst weiter |
| Present (er/sie/es) | macht weiter |
| Preterite (ich) | machte weiter |
| Participle II | weitergemacht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | machte weiter |
| Imperative (singular) | mach weiter |
| Imperative (plural) | macht weiter |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "weitermachen" mean in English?
- "weitermachen" means to continue, to carry on, or to keep going. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "weitermachen"?
- "weitermachen" is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯tɐˌmaxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "weitermachen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "weitermachen" is "weitergemacht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "weitermachen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "weitermachen" becomes "machte weiter" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "weitermachen"?
- "weitermachen" is a verb in German.
