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.
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
'die Folge' and 'die Fortsetzung' can both occur with series, books, or stories. A 'Folge' is one individual part of a series, for example an episode of a podcast or TV series. A 'Fortsetzung' continues something that has already begun, for example a story after the first part or work after a break. The words can be confused because a new episode often also continues the story. More precisely, however: the 'Folge' is a part; the 'Fortsetzung' is the continuation of the plot or activity.
Im Kino läuft nächste Woche die Fortsetzung des beliebten Films.
The sequel to the popular film will be showing at the cinema next week.
Jonas hat nach dem Unterricht die neue Folge des Podcasts gehört.
Jonas listened to the new episode of the podcast after class.