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At a high or more developed level in terms of knowledge, skills, or development. It describes a state that goes beyond the basics or the beginning.
Dieser Sprachkurs richtet sich an fortgeschrittene Lerner auf dem Niveau C1.
This language course is aimed at advanced learners at level C1.
late / advanced
Far progressed in time, especially in relation to the time of day or night, or to age.
Trotz der fortgeschrittenen Stunde waren noch viele Gäste auf der Party.
Despite the late hour, there were still many guests at the party.
advanced
Being in a late or serious stage, usually in connection with an illness.
Die Krankheit wurde leider erst in einem fortgeschrittenen Stadium entdeckt.
Unfortunately, the disease was only discovered at an advanced stage.
'Fortgeschritten' (advanced) is the past participle of the verb 'fortschreiten' (to progress, to develop further). This idea of being 'further along' appears in all of its meanings.
Die Technologie ist in den letzten Jahren weit fortgeschritten.
Technology has advanced significantly in recent years.
The context makes the meaning clear: if it is about skills or knowledge, 'hohes Niveau' (high level) is meant. If it is about time, it means 'late'. In a medical context, it describes a late stage of an illness.
Dieser Kurs ist für fortgeschrittene Programmierer gedacht.
This course is intended for advanced programmers.
In the meaning 'hohes Niveau' (high level), 'fortgeschritten' (advanced) often appears with nouns that describe a skill or field of knowledge, e.g. 'fortgeschrittene Kenntnisse' (advanced knowledge), 'fortgeschrittene Technik' (advanced technology), or 'fortgeschrittener Kurs' (advanced course).
Für diesen Job benötigen Sie fortgeschrittene Englischkenntnisse.
For this job, you need advanced English skills.
When it is about time, 'fortgeschritten' (late/advanced) is often combined with 'Stunde' (hour) or 'Alter' (age).
Auch in fortgeschrittenem Alter lernt er noch gerne neue Dinge.
Even at an advanced age, he still enjoys learning new things.
In a medical context, the fixed expression 'in einem fortgeschrittenen Stadium' (at an advanced stage) is often used to describe the seriousness of an illness.
Der Krebs wurde in einem fortgeschrittenen Stadium diagnostiziert.
The cancer was diagnosed at an advanced stage.
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Spät and fortgeschritten can both describe a far-advanced time of day or night. Spät is the neutral way to state the time, while fortgeschritten emphasizes more strongly that time has already progressed unusually far. Use spät in general and fortgeschritten for this marked nuance.
Die Nacht ist schon weit fortgeschritten, deshalb gehen wir jetzt nach Hause.
The night is already far advanced, so we’re going home now.
Es ist spät geworden, deshalb gehen wir jetzt nach Hause.
It has gotten late, so we’re going home now.
