weiter
on / onward
Continuing in a movement or activity; forward or beyond the previous point.
EXAMPLE
Nach einer kurzen Pause gingen wir weiter.
After a short break, we continued on.
weiter
further / on
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Meanings
weiter
further
Additionally or beyond what has already been mentioned.
EXAMPLE
Weiter ist zu beachten, dass die Frist am Freitag endet.
Furthermore, it should be noted that the deadline is on Friday.
weiter nichts
nothing else
Nothing additional or different from what has already been mentioned.
EXAMPLE
Ich wollte weiter nichts, als dir kurz Bescheid zu sagen.
I wanted nothing else but to let you know briefly.
nicht weiter
not particularly
Not especially or to any noticeable degree; usually used in the expression “not particularly serious” or similar expressions.
EXAMPLE
Der kleine Fehler ist nicht weiter schlimm.
The small mistake is not particularly serious.
weiter
still
Continuing to exist as before or also existing in the future; continuing.
EXAMPLE
Die Regel gilt weiter für alle Mitarbeitenden.
The rule still applies to all employees.
weiter!
keep going!
An instruction to continue, move forward, or go to the next place or stop.
EXAMPLE
Bitte weiter, hier ist kein Eingang.
Please keep going; there is no entrance here.
Usage tips
Context clue
With verbs of movement or direction, “weiter” (on / onward) usually refers to the next part of a route. With verbs describing activities or developments, it often indicates that something is continuing; the verb in the sentence provides the most important clue.
EXAMPLE
Fahren Sie an der Ampel einfach geradeaus weiter.
Simply continue straight ahead at the traffic lights.
Die Gespräche gingen trotz der Unterbrechung weiter.
The talks continued despite the interruption.
Typical collocations
To express the continuation of a movement or activity, “weiter” (on) is often used with verbs such as “gehen” (to go), “fahren” (to drive), “laufen” (to run), “machen” (to do), or “sprechen” (to speak).
EXAMPLE
Obwohl es zu regnen begann, liefen die Sportler weiter.
Although it began to rain, the athletes kept running.
Further details
In the meaning “zusätzlich” (additionally), “weiter” (further) often appears in factual questions or instructions, for example in the expressions “weiter zu beachten” (to be further noted) or “weiter zu prüfen” (to be examined further).
EXAMPLE
Was ist bei der Anmeldung weiter zu beachten?
What else needs to be considered when registering?
Fixed expression
“Weiter nichts” (nothing else) is often used with “als” (but) and limits a statement: there is nothing additional besides what has been mentioned. The fixed expression is “weiter nichts als” (nothing else but).
EXAMPLE
Sie wollte weiter nichts als einen ruhigen Abend zu Hause.
She wanted nothing else but a quiet evening at home.
Adjectival expression
In the expression “nicht weiter” (not particularly), it is often followed by an adjective, especially when giving a reassuring assessment. The construction “nicht weiter schlimm” (not particularly serious) describes something as only mildly problematic.
EXAMPLE
Die Verspätung ist nicht weiter schlimm.
The delay is not particularly serious.
Expressing continuation
When “weiter” (still) describes a situation that continues to exist, it is often used with verbs such as “gelten” (to apply), “bestehen” (to exist), “arbeiten” (to work), or “wohnen” (to live). The sentence then refers to the time after a particular point.
EXAMPLE
Auch nach dem Umzug arbeitete sie weiter in derselben Firma.
Even after moving, she continued to work for the same company.
Instruction
As a call on its own, “Weiter!” (Keep going!) is a direct instruction to move on or make room for others. This use is especially common in spoken situations.
EXAMPLE
Los, weiter, wir haben keine Zeit zu verlieren!
Come on, keep going—we have no time to lose!
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