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progress
Positive development in an area, for example in technology, science, or society, toward a better or more modern state.
Der technische Fortschritt hat unser Leben in den letzten Jahrzehnten stark verändert.
Technological progress has greatly changed our lives over the last few decades.
to make progress
To noticeably improve or move forward in a learning process, with work, or during recovery.
Beim Deutschlernen macht sie große Fortschritte.
She is making great progress in learning German.
The word is made up of 'fort' (forward) and 'der Schritt' (step). So a 'Fortschritt' (progress) is literally a step forward or a forward movement.
Die Erfindung des Internets war ein riesiger Fortschritt für die Kommunikation.
The invention of the internet was a huge step forward for communication.
To express personal improvement, the fixed expression 'Fortschritte machen' (to make progress) is almost always used. The object is in the plural.
Du machst wirklich gute Fortschritte beim Klavierspielen.
You are really making good progress with playing the piano.
When referring to general development (e.g., in technology), 'Fortschritt' (progress) is used as an uncountable noun in the singular. When referring to personal improvements, the plural is often used in the expression 'Fortschritte machen' (to make progress).
Der medizinische Fortschritt ist beeindruckend.
Medical progress is impressive.
'Fortschritt' (progress) is often combined with adjectives that describe the area of development more precisely, for example 'technischer', 'wissenschaftlicher', or 'sozialer Fortschritt' (technological, scientific, or social progress).
Der wissenschaftliche Fortschritt ermöglicht neue Behandlungsmethoden.
Scientific progress makes new treatment methods possible.
status / stand
Der Stand describes how far work has progressed at the moment without implying improvement. Fortschritt, by contrast, emphasizes that the work has moved forward. Stand is suitable for a neutral assessment of the current state; Fortschritt refers to positive development.
Bei der Renovierung hat das Team diese Woche deutliche Fortschritte gemacht.
The team made significant progress with the renovation this week.
Der aktuelle Stand der Renovierung ist im Bericht dokumentiert.
The current status of the renovation is documented in the report.
