Fortsetzbare

Fortsetzbare (German adjective) refers to something that can be continued, resumed, or extended after an interruption. The term derives from the verb „fortsetzen“ (to continue) combined with the suffix ‑bare, which forms adjectives indicating capability. In German it is used across various fields to denote the possibility of picking up an activity where it left off.

In everyday language, „fortsetzbare“ describes tasks or processes that are not permanently halted. For example, a fortsetzbare Unterhaltung (conversation) can be picked up again after a pause, and a fortsetzbarer Vertrag (extendable contract) may be prolonged beyond its initial term.

In computing, „fortsetzbare“ most often appears in the context of data transfers and downloads. A fortsetzbarer Download allows a user to interrupt the transfer and later resume it without restarting from the beginning, preserving already received data. This capability is implemented through protocols such as HTTP 1.1’s Range header, BitTorrent’s piece‑wise distribution, or specialized download managers. Fortsetzbare Uploads, similarly, enable large files to be sent in segments, reducing the impact of network failures.

Legal usage of the term focuses on contracts and obligations that can be prolonged or reactivated. A fortsetzbarer Mietvertrag permits a landlord and tenant to extend the rental period under predefined conditions, while fortsetzbare Lizenzvereinbarungen allow software licenses to be renewed without a new agreement.

Related German adjectives include „verlängerbar“ (extendable) and „weiterführend“ (continuing). Though the concept is similar to the English “resumable” or “continuable,” the German form emphasizes the ability to pick up an interrupted state rather than merely extending duration. Fortsetzbare thus serves as a versatile descriptor for processes, agreements, and communications that retain viability after an interruption.