German word

schreiten

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃʁaɪ̯tn̩/

Meaning

  • verbprogress

Example

Die Bauarbeiten schreiten schnell voran.

The construction work is progressing quickly.

Illustration for schreiten (progress)

More examples

Nach langen Diskussionen schreitet das Gremium zur Entscheidung.

After lengthy discussions, the committee moves toward making a decision.

Core concept

Measured footsteps become a visible picture of work moving steadily toward completion.

Common phrases

  • zu einer Entscheidung schreiten

    move toward making a decision

  • mit festen Schritten schreiten

    walk with firm steps

Similar words

vorankommen: To move forward clearly and effectively toward a goal.
weitergehen: To carry on continuously without stopping or breaking off.
fortschreiten: To proceed gradually into the next stage of change or development.

Definition in German

vorwärtsgehen; oft im förmlichen Stil gebraucht; etwas schreitet voran = sich weiterentwickeln

Word origin

Schreiten is an inherited Germanic verb from Old High German scritan, with the older sense of taking purposeful steps.

Usage tips

  • In "Die Bauarbeiten schreiten voran," the subject is the work itself, while everyday speech more often uses "vorankommen" or "weitergehen."

Other meanings

  • advanceverb
  • walkverb

Opposites

Related words

  • voranschreitenadvanceverb
  • einschreiteninterveneverb

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