fortgeschritten
Translation
advanced, progressive, late-stage
Examples
Er ist in einem fortgeschrittenen Kurs.
He is in an advanced course.
Die Krankheit ist in einem fortgeschrittenen Stadium.
The disease is in an advanced stage.
Grammar Patterns
fortgeschritten + Noun (adjective before a noun) He is an advanced student. Er ist ein fortgeschrittener Schüler.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entwickelt, avanciert; Antonyms: anfänglich (initial), grundlegend (basic)
Etymology
From 'fort-' (forward) and the past participle of 'schreiten' (to stride). Literally means 'stridden forward'.
Memory Tips
Think of having 'strode forward' past the beginner stages to an 'advanced' level.