sequel / continuation
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sequel
A part of a work, such as a book, film, or series, that continues the plot of an earlier part.
Die Fortsetzung des beliebten Films kommt nächstes Jahr in die Kinos.
The sequel to the popular film will come to theaters next year.
continuation
The continuation or resumption of an interrupted action, process, or activity.
Die Fortsetzung der Verhandlungen wurde auf den nächsten Tag verschoben.
The continuation of the negotiations was postponed until the next day.
to be continued
A fixed expression at the end of a text or broadcast indicating that the story is not yet finished and will be continued later.
Am Ende des spannenden Kapitels stand nur: Fortsetzung folgt.
At the end of the exciting chapter, it simply said: To be continued.
The noun 'Fortsetzung' (sequel/continuation) is derived from the separable verb 'fortsetzen' (to continue). This verb means 'etwas weiterführen' (to carry something on) and consists of the direction 'fort' (onward/away) and 'setzen' (to set/put).
Lass uns das Gespräch morgen fortsetzen.
Let's continue the conversation tomorrow.
To express what is being continued, the genitive is usually used. This structure is especially common in written language.
Die Fortsetzung der Verhandlungen ist für nächste Woche geplant.
The continuation of the negotiations is planned for next week.
You can tell from context whether a work (film, book) or an activity (conversation, work) is meant. Words from the media world point to the first meaning, while words for activities point to the second.
Alle warten gespannt auf die Fortsetzung der Serie.
Everyone is eagerly waiting for the sequel to the series.
The expression 'Fortsetzung folgt' (to be continued) is a fixed phrase with unchangeable word order. It typically appears at the end of a chapter, article, or TV episode.
Der spannende Krimi endete mit den Worten: Fortsetzung folgt.
The exciting crime novel ended with the words: To be continued.
consequence / episode
A Folge is a single part of a series, while a Fortsetzung continues the plot of an earlier part. A Folge can therefore be called an episode in its own right, whereas Fortsetzung emphasizes the narrative connection to the previous part. Choose Folge for an individual installment of a series and Fortsetzung for continuing the story.
Der neue Film ist die Fortsetzung der Geschichte aus dem letzten Jahr.
The new film is the sequel to the story from last year.
Heute Abend sehen wir die nächste Folge der Serie.
Tonight we are watching the next episode of the series.
