continuity
die Kontinuität
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continuity
An uninterrupted, seamless connection or progression over a period of time.
Für den Erfolg des Projekts ist die Kontinuität in der Teamleitung sehr wichtig.
For the success of the project, continuity in team leadership is very important.
continuity
In film and media, the consistency of details and transitions between different scenes or shots.
Dem aufmerksamen Zuschauer fiel ein Fehler in der Kontinuität auf: Das Glas war plötzlich wieder voll.
The attentive viewer noticed a continuity error: the glass was suddenly full again.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Kontinuität |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Kontinuität | – |
| accusative | die Kontinuität | – |
| dative | der Kontinuität | – |
| genitive | der Kontinuität | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The ending '-tät' is typical of feminine nouns that describe a quality or state. They are often derived from adjectives, here from 'kontinuierlich' (continuous).
Die Universität ist für die hohe Qualität ihrer Lehre bekannt.
The university is known for the high quality of its teaching.
'Kontinuität' (continuity) is a word of formal written language and educated language. You will hear it less often in everyday conversation.
Der Geschäftsbericht betont die Notwendigkeit der Kontinuität in der Unternehmensführung.
The annual report emphasizes the need for continuity in corporate management.
To express uninterrupted progression, 'Kontinuität' (continuity) is often used with verbs such as 'wahren' (to maintain), 'sichern' (to secure), or 'gewährleisten' (to ensure).
Die neue Regierung versprach, die Kontinuität der bisherigen Außenpolitik zu wahren.
The new government promised to maintain the continuity of the previous foreign policy.
You can recognize the film-technical meaning from words such as 'Film' (film), 'Szene' (scene), 'Anschluss' (continuity/transition), or 'Fehler' (error). A common term is 'Anschlussfehler' (continuity error) as an error in continuity.
In der nächsten Szene trug der Schauspieler plötzlich ein anderes Hemd – ein klarer Fehler in der Kontinuität.
In the next scene, the actor was suddenly wearing a different shirt — a clear continuity error.
connection
When moving between film scenes, Anschluss can refer to the immediate transition to the next shot. Kontinuität, on the other hand, refers to the overall consistency of details across several shots. Anschluss is appropriate for a single scene transition, while Kontinuität is appropriate for consistently matching details throughout.
Die Kontinuität des Films leidet, weil die Tasse in jeder Einstellung anders steht.
The film’s continuity suffers because the cup is in a different position in every shot.
Im Anschluss an die erste Einstellung beginnt die zweite ohne sichtbare Unterbrechung.
Following the first shot, the second begins without a visible interruption.
