English–German
“continue” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɔɐ̯tˌzɛtsən/
Example
Wir setzen das Gespräch fort.
We are continuing the conversation.
How to say “continue” in German
“Continue” in German is fortsetzen.
A paused conversation or activity being placed back onto its forward path.
Example sentences with fortsetzen
Ich möchte das Gespräch fortsetzen.
I would like to continue the conversation.
Tips for using fortsetzen
- In a main clause, the prefix separates, as in 'Wir setzen das Gespräch fort', but it stays attached in the infinitive and past participle.
Other German words for “continue”
Der Regen dauert noch an.
The rain is still going on.
Er führte das Gespräch fort.
He continued the conversation.
Er führt das Gespräch weiter.
He continues the conversation.
Ich mache jetzt weiter.
I'm continuing now.