Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To carry on an activity or statement after an interruption.
Natural examples
Nach der Pause fuhr die Rednerin fort.
The speaker continued after the break.
Bitte fahren Sie mit dem nächsten Punkt fort.
Please continue with the next point.
Er fuhr in seiner Erklärung ruhig fort.
He calmly continued his explanation.
Usage note
Meaning 'continue,' fortfahren is separable and can form the perfect with hat or ist. Hat often emphasizes resuming an activity; ist is also possible.
Mini-lesson: fortfahren
To carry on an activity or statement after an interruption. Meaning 'continue,' fortfahren is separable and can form the perfect with hat or ist. Hat often emphasizes resuming an activity; ist is also possible.
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