fort|fahren
Translation
to continue, to proceed, to carry on
Examples
Bitte fahren Sie mit Ihrer Arbeit fort.
Please continue with your work.
Er fuhr fort zu sprechen, obwohl niemand zuhörte.
He continued to speak, although nobody was listening.
Wir werden morgen mit der Reise fortfahren.
We will continue with the journey tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
((mit+3)) to continue (with sth.) We are continuing with the project.
((zu+inf)) to continue (to do sth.) He continued to read.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weitermachen, fortsetzen; Antonyms: aufhören, anhalten, stoppen
Etymology
From 'fort-' (forth, onward) + 'fahren' (to go, to travel). Literally 'to travel forth'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'driving' (fahren) 'forth' (fort) on a journey, meaning to continue or proceed.