fortan
Translation
from now on, henceforth, in the future
Examples
Fortan werde ich pünktlicher sein.
From now on, I will be more punctual.
Er beschloss, fortan gesünder zu leben.
He decided to live more healthily from now on.
Grammar Patterns
((Adverb)) from now on, henceforth Fortan gelten neue Regeln.
Similar Words
Synonyms: von nun an, ab jetzt, künftig
Etymology
Composed of 'fort' (forth, onward) and 'an' (on). It signifies 'onward from' a certain point in time.
Memory Tips
A slightly formal or literary equivalent of 'from now on'. Imagine drawing a line in the sand and saying 'forth on from here'.