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from then on
Expresses that something applies or happens from a certain point in time onward and into the future. It is a more formal variant of 'von jetzt an' (from now on).
Fortan werden alle Sitzungen protokolliert.
From then on, minutes will be taken at all meetings.
The adverb 'fortan' is made up of 'fort' (onward, forward) and 'an'. It literally means 'onward from this point' and expresses a continuation into the future.
Die neuen Regeln gelten fortan für alle Mitarbeiter.
The new rules apply to all employees from now on.
'Fortan' often stands at the beginning of the sentence in position 1. In that case, the verb follows directly after it in position 2. It can also stand after the verb inside the sentence.
Fortan müssen Sie sich direkt an die Zentrale wenden.
From now on, you must contact headquarters directly.
This word belongs to written language or to a very formal, elevated style. It is rarely used in normal everyday conversation.
Der König erklärte, fortan werde das Volk keine Steuern mehr zahlen.
The king declared that from then on the people would no longer pay taxes.
future
Künftig and fortan can both express that something will apply in the future. Künftig is more neutral and can also refer generally to later cases; fortan emphasizes the transition from a particular point in time and sounds more formal. Use künftig for the general future and fortan for a new rule taking effect from now on.
Fortan müssen alle Besucher ihre Taschen am Eingang abgeben.
From now on, all visitors must leave their bags at the entrance.
Künftig müssen alle Besucher ihre Taschen am Eingang abgeben.
From now on, all visitors must leave their bags at the entrance.
