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continuation
The continuation of an action, project, or state that has already begun.
Die Fortführung der Bauarbeiten ist für das nächste Frühjahr geplant.
The continuation of the construction work is planned for next spring.
'Die Fortführung' (continuation) is the nominalization of the separable verb 'fortführen' (to continue). The verb is made up of 'fort' (on/further) and 'führen' (to lead), so it literally means 'to lead further/onward.'
Der neue Chef wird die erfolgreiche Strategie fortführen.
The new boss will continue the successful strategy.
This noun is very often used with a genitive object to specify what is being continued. The structure is: die Fortführung + [noun in the genitive].
Die Fortführung des Projekts hängt von der Finanzierung ab.
The continuation of the project depends on the funding.
'Die Fortführung' (continuation) is a word used in formal written language and often appears in official, business, or political contexts. It sounds more formal than, for example, 'das Weitermachen' (carrying on/keeping going).
Im Vertrag wird die Fortführung der Zusammenarbeit geregelt.
The continuation of the cooperation is regulated in the contract.
sequel / continuation
Fortsetzung is the general term for an activity or process continuing or being resumed. Fortführung sounds more formal and tends to emphasize actively and systematically carrying on with a project that has already begun. Fortsetzung is often appropriate for the next section, while Fortführung is more suitable for continuing work over the long term.
Der Vorstand beschloss die langfristige Fortführung der Gespräche mit regelmäßigen monatlichen Treffen.
The board decided to continue the talks over the long term, with regular monthly meetings.
Nach der kurzen Pause beginnt die Fortsetzung der Gespräche um vierzehn Uhr.
After the short break, the talks will continue at two o'clock.
