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continued existence
The continued existence or survival of something over time. The term is often used in connection with securing the future of institutions, species, or traditions.
Der Klimawandel bedroht den Fortbestand vieler Tierarten.
Climate change threatens the continued existence of many animal species.
The word is made up of 'fort-' (in the sense of 'weiter' — onward/continuing) and 'Bestand' (existence). So it literally describes the 'Weiter-Bestehen' (continued existence) of something.
Die Spenden sichern den Fortbestand des Projekts für ein weiteres Jahr.
The donations secure the continued existence of the project for another year.
'Der Fortbestand' (continued existence) is a written-language word and is used in formal or official contexts. It sounds more elevated than simply 'das Weiterbestehen' (the continuing existence).
Die Regierung hat Maßnahmen zum Fortbestand der heimischen Industrie beschlossen.
The government has adopted measures to ensure the continued existence of domestic industry.
This noun is very often used with verbs such as 'sichern' (to secure), 'gewährleisten' (to ensure), 'gefährden' (to endanger), or 'bedrohen' (to threaten).
Der Mangel an Nachwuchs gefährdet den Fortbestand des Handwerksbetriebs.
The lack of young talent endangers the continued existence of the craft business.
Very often, a noun in the genitive specifies whose existence is meant. Examples are 'der Fortbestand des Unternehmens' (the continued existence of the company) or 'der Fortbestand einer Tradition' (the continued existence of a tradition).
Der Fortbestand der Monarchie wird im Land kontrovers diskutiert.
The continued existence of the monarchy is being controversially discussed in the country.
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'das Ende' and 'der Fortbestand' are clear opposites. 'das Ende' means that something stops, is over, or no longer continues to exist. 'der Fortbestand' means that something continues to exist and remains in place in the future. 'Fortbestand' sounds rather formal and often fits clubs, companies, traditions, species, or institutions. In short: with 'Ende', something stops; with 'Fortbestand', it continues.
Neue Spenden sichern den Fortbestand des Museums für die nächsten Jahre.
New donations secure the museum's continued existence for the next few years.
Das Ende des kleinen Kinos war für viele Menschen im Viertel traurig.
The end of the small cinema was sad for many people in the neighborhood.