Wenn du jetzt entscheidest, kannst du mit dem wichtigen Plan fortfahren, der das Dokument hat.
English: If you decide now, you can proceed with the important plan which has the document.
fortfahren /fˈɔɾtfɑːrən/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "proceed".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Leistung und Fortschritt
- Source term
- proceed
- Translation
- fortfahren
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | fortfahren |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + fortfahren
- Examples
- Wir müssen oft fortfahren.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the German Leistung und Fortschritt.
Example Sentences
Wir haben die Besprechung trotz technischer Schwierigkeiten fortgesetzt.
English: We proceeded with the meeting despite the technical difficulties.
Bitte gehen Sie zum nächsten Kontrollpunkt, wenn Sie bereit sind.
English: Please proceed to the next checkpoint when you are ready.
Nach dem Mittagessen ging die Konferenz wie geplant weiter.
English: After lunch, the conference proceeded according to the schedule.
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