weiter|machen
Translation
to continue, to carry on, to keep going
Examples
Wir müssen einfach weitermachen.
We just have to carry on.
Mach nach der Pause weiter.
Continue after the break.
Er will mit dem Projekt weitermachen.
He wants to continue with the project.
Grammar Patterns
weitermachen to continue, to carry on We'll carry on despite the rain.
mit et3 weitermachen to continue with sth. After the break, we will continue with the exercise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fortfahren, fortsetzen; Antonyms: aufhören, stoppen
Etymology
From 'weiter' (further) and 'machen' (to make/do). Literally 'to do further'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'making' progress 'further' along. 'Weiter' sounds like 'wider', as in a wider scope of action.