Fortsätzen

Fortsätzen is a German verb that translates to "to continue" or "to proceed" in English. It is a regular verb and is often used to indicate the continuation of an action, event, or state. For example, one might say "Die Diskussion wird fortgesetzt" which means "The discussion will be continued." It can also be used in the context of resuming something after an interruption, such as "Nach der Pause setzten wir die Arbeit fort" meaning "After the break, we continued the work." The verb can be used in various tenses and moods, following standard German conjugation rules. When used reflexively, "sich fortsetzen," it implies that something is continuing on its own or without external intervention. The word's etymology traces back to the Middle High German "vorsetzene," indicating a sense of moving forward or carrying on. It is a common and essential verb in everyday German communication.