fortgeschritten
Translation
advanced, progressed
Examples
Dieser Deutschkurs ist für Fortgeschrittene.
This German course is for advanced learners.
Die Technologie ist schon weit fortgeschritten.
The technology is already far advanced.
Grammar Patterns
as an adjective before a noun A fortgeschrittener Kurs (an advanced course) starts soon.
as a predicative adjective His German is very fortgeschritten (advanced).
as a nominalized adjective The course is for Fortgeschrittene (advanced learners).
Similar Words
Synonyms: avanciert, entwickelt; Antonyms: Anfänger- (beginner), grundlegend (basic)
Etymology
From 'fort-' (forward) and 'geschritten' (stepped), the past participle of 'schreiten' (to step). Literally 'stepped forward'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you have 'stepped forward' in your skills, thus you are 'advanced'.