die  Fortsetzung

B2

Estimated CEFR level.

/ˈfɔʁtˌzɛt͡sʊŋ/

📖 What does "die Fortsetzung" mean?

Die Fortsetzung (noun, feminine) generally describes the continuation or carrying on of something that has started. It can refer to various contexts:

• Continuation of an action or process: When something resumes after an interruption. Example: Die Fortsetzung der Diskussion findet morgen statt. (The continuation of the discussion takes place tomorrow.)
• Sequel (film, book, etc.): The next part of a story, film, or book series. Example: Ich warte gespannt auf die Fortsetzung meines Lieblingsfilms. (I'm eagerly awaiting the sequel to my favorite movie.)
• Persistence / Ongoing state: The continuation of a condition or situation. Example: Die Fortsetzung des schönen Wetters freut uns alle. (The continuation of the good weather pleases us all.)

🚨 Because the word ends in "-ung", it's typically feminine, hence die Fortsetzung. There are no other articles for this word.

Article rules for der, die, and das

🧐 Grammar in Detail: Die Fortsetzung

"Fortsetzung" is a feminine noun. Here are the declension tables:

Declension Singular

Declension Plural

Example Sentences

1. Die Fortsetzung des Romans erscheint nächsten Monat.
   (The sequel to the novel will be published next month.)
2. Wegen der Fortsetzung der Bauarbeiten gibt es Stau.
   (Because of the continuation of the construction work, there is a traffic jam.)
3. Ich stimme der Fortsetzung des Projekts zu.
   (I agree to the continuation of the project.)
4. Wir planen die Fortsetzung unserer Reise.
   (We are planning the continuation of our trip.)
5. Viele Fans warten auf die Fortsetzungen ihrer Lieblingsserien.
   (Many fans are waiting for the sequels/continuations of their favorite series.)

💡 When and how to use "die Fortsetzung"?

"Die Fortsetzung" is commonly used in the following contexts:

• Media & Entertainment: Very common for film, book, or series installments that continue a previous story (sequels). Example: „Die Fortsetzung war besser als der erste Teil.“ (The sequel was better than the first part.)
• Work & Projects: When a task, meeting, or process is continued after a break. Example: „Die Fortsetzung der Besprechung ist für 14 Uhr angesetzt.“ (The continuation of the meeting is scheduled for 2 PM.)
• General Processes: To describe the continuation or persistence of events or states. Example: „Eine Fortsetzung der guten Zusammenarbeit wird angestrebt.“ (A continuation of the good cooperation is sought.)

Distinction: While "Fortsetzung" often implies a planned continuation (especially in media), "Weiterführung" (continuation, carrying on) can be more general. "Folge" can also mean an episode of a series, whereas "Fortsetzung" usually refers to the next major part of a series or story.

🧠 Mnemonics for "die Fortsetzung"

For the article: Words ending in -ung in German are almost always feminine (die). Think of the ending -> die Fortsetzung. Like die Meinung (opinion), die Übung (exercise), die Lösung (solution).

For the meaning: Imagine you're watching a movie that ends on a cliffhanger with the words "Fortsetzung folgt..." (To be continued...). You want to see how the story is set forth or continued – that's the Fortsetzung.

🔄 Synonyms & Antonyms

⚠️ Be careful: "Fortsatz" is a different word meaning appendix, process, protuberance (e.g., in anatomy).

😂 A Little Joke

German: Warum mögen Mathematiker keine Film-Fortsetzungen?
Weil sie selten besser sind als das Original und oft nur Ableitungen! 😉

English: Why don't mathematicians like movie sequels?
Because they are rarely better than the original and often just derivatives! 😉

📜 Poem about Fortsetzung

German:
Ein Buch gelesen, ein Film geschaut,
das Ende offen, man hat's kaum geglaubt.
Doch Hoffnung keimt, es ist nicht aus,
die Fortsetzung kommt bald ins Haus!
Ein neues Kapitel, frisch und klar,
was wohl geschieht im nächsten Jahr?

English Translation:
A book read, a movie watched,
the ending open, hardly believed.
But hope sprouts, it's not over,
the sequel soon comes to the house!
A new chapter, fresh and clear,
what might happen in the next year?

🧩 Riddle Time

German:
Ich bin das, was kommt, wenn's spannend war,
in Buch, im Film, Jahr für Jahr.
Ich führe weiter, was begann,
und zieh' die Fans in meinen Bann.

Was bin ich? (... Die Fortsetzung)

English Translation:
I am what comes when things were thrilling,
in book, in film, year after year, fulfilling.
I carry onward what began,
and draw the fans into my span.

What am I? (... The sequel / continuation / die Fortsetzung)

ℹ️ More Information

Word Composition:

The word "Fortsetzung" is composed of:

• The prefix "fort-" (away, onward, forth)
• The verb stem "setz-" from "setzen" (to set, put - here in the sense of to continue, set forth)
• The suffix "-ung" (used to form nouns from verbs, usually feminine)

The corresponding verb is "fortsetzen" (to continue). Example: Wir setzen die Arbeit morgen fort. (We will continue the work tomorrow.)