Voortdoet

Voortdoet is primarily encountered as part of the Dutch verb voortdoen, meaning to continue, carry on, or persevere. The prefix voort- signals ongoing action, and when combined with the verb doen it conveys the idea of continuing an activity or effort.

In standard Dutch, voortdoen is the infinitive, and in finite forms the prefix typically separates from the main verb. For example, in the present tense one would say hij doet voort rather than a single word voortdoet. Consequently, the form voortdoet as a standalone word is not considered standard in contemporary Dutch, though it may appear in older texts, dialect writing, or as a typographical variant.

Usage and meaning

Voortdoen is used to describe sustained action or perseverance in work, study, or effort. Examples (in one acceptable construction):

- Hij doet voort met zijn onderzoek ondanks tegenslagen.

- Ze doet voort met haar training, zelfs bij slechte weersomstandigheden.

Voortdoen is often paired with additional prepositional elements, such as met iets, om iets, or tot een bepaalde tijd, to specify what is being continued.

Related terms and alternatives

Common synonyms include voortzetten (to continue/continue doing), blijven doorgaan (to keep going), and volhouden (to persist). These can be used with slightly different nuances or formalities depending on context.

See also

Voortzetten, blijven doorgaan, volhouden, doen voort.

Notes

Voortdoen remains the preferred standard form; voortdoet as a single token is not standard Dutch and should be avoided in formal writing.