Fortsett

Fortsett is the imperative form of the Norwegian verb fortsette, meaning to continue or to carry on. It is used to instruct or urge someone to proceed with an action, task, or sequence. The word is common in everyday speech, but also appears in written instructions, signs, and didactic materials where conciseness is important.

Fortsette derives from fort-, a prefix meaning forward, combined with sette, to place or set. The form fortsett is the imperative, used primarily in second-person singular: “Fortsett!” translates as “Continue!” In other tenses the verb takes forms such as fortsetter (present), fortsatte (past), and fortsettelsen (the continuation).

Usage of Fortsett is versatile. It appears on signs and in manuals to indicate the next step, in lectures and demonstrations to encourage ongoing action, and in informal dialogue to prompt a listener to proceed. It can stand alone as a command or be combined with other elements, for example “Fortsett å lese” (continue reading) or “Fortsett arbeidet” (continue the work). In polite or formal contexts, phrases like “Vennligst fortsett” may be used to soften the directive.

Related terms include fortsettelse, meaning continuation, and fortsette, the infinitive form of the verb. The word is an integral part of Norwegian command and instructional language, reflecting the emphasis on forward progression in Norwegian communication.