fortgesetzt
continued
Continuing or ongoing without a lengthy interruption.
EXAMPLE
Die fortgesetzte Talfahrt der Aktienkurse beunruhigte die Anleger.
The continued decline in share prices worried investors.
fortgesetzt
continued / repeated
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Meanings
fortgesetzt
repeated
Occurring repeatedly or happening again and again.
EXAMPLE
Wegen fortgesetzter Verstöße wurde ihm die Genehmigung entzogen.
Due to repeated violations, his permit was revoked.
Forms
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Fortgesetzt' (continued) belongs to the word family of 'fortsetzen' (to continue) and visibly contains 'fort' (onward) and 'gesetzt' (set/placed). The element 'fort' indicates continuing or carrying something on; as an adjective, 'fortgesetzt' frequently appears directly before a noun.
EXAMPLE
Die fortgesetzte Belastung führte zu gesundheitlichen Problemen.
The continued strain led to health problems.
Formal written style
'Fortgesetzt' (continued) occurs particularly often in formal written, official, or factual texts. Typical topics include violations, criticism, strain, noise, or other processes that continue for a longer period.
EXAMPLE
Die Behörde reagierte auf die fortgesetzten Beschwerden der Anwohner.
The authorities responded to the residents' continued complaints.
Context clue
With processes such as noise, pressure, or decline, 'fortgesetzt' (continued) usually describes something ongoing. With words such as violations, attacks, or complaints, it tends to refer to repeated individual events.
EXAMPLE
Der fortgesetzte Lärm machte konzentriertes Arbeiten unmöglich.
The continued noise made it impossible to work with concentration.
Die fortgesetzten Verstöße wurden sorgfältig dokumentiert.
The repeated violations were carefully documented.
Typical collocations
When referring to an ongoing process, 'fortgesetzt' (continued) frequently occurs with strain, criticism, or economic developments. Common collocations include 'fortgesetzte Belastung' (continued strain), 'fortgesetzte Kritik' (continued criticism), and 'fortgesetzte Talfahrt' (continued decline).
EXAMPLE
Die fortgesetzte Kritik an dem Projekt führte zu einer neuen Prüfung.
The continued criticism of the project led to a new review.
Typical collocations
When referring to repeated actions, 'fortgesetzt' (repeated) often occurs with words related to violations of rules or conflicts. Common expressions include 'fortgesetzte Verstöße' (repeated violations), 'fortgesetzte Angriffe' (repeated attacks), and 'fortgesetzte Missachtung' (repeated disregard).
EXAMPLE
Die fortgesetzte Missachtung der Hausordnung führte zur Kündigung.
The repeated disregard for the house rules led to the termination of the lease.
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