weiter|führen
Translation
to continue, to carry on, to lead on
Examples
Wir müssen das Projekt weiterführen.
We have to continue the project.
Diese Straße führt zum Bahnhof weiter.
This road leads on to the station.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to continue sth. We will continue the conversation tomorrow.
Similar Words
fortsetzen (to continue), fortfahren (to proceed)
Etymology
From 'weiter' (further) + 'führen' (to lead). It literally means 'to lead on' or 'to lead further'.
Memory Tips
Picture a guide who 'leads' ('führt') you 'further' ('weiter') on a tour, thus 'continuing' it.