Weiterlaufen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Weiterlaufen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to keep running", "to keep walking" or "to continue on foot".

Essential properties of "weiterlaufen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: weiterlaufen
  • Simple past: lief weiter
  • Participle: weitergelaufen

See full conjugation of weiterlaufen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "weiterlaufen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To continue running or walking"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen weiterlaufen, um den Zug zu erwischen.We have to keep running to catch the train.
  2. Nach einer kurzen Pause begann er wieder weiterzulaufen.After a short break, he started walking again.
  3. Obwohl es regnete, entschied sie sich, weiterzulaufen.Although it was raining, she decided to keep walking.

2.) "To continue functioning or operating"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Maschine wird weiterlaufen, auch wenn niemand da ist.The machine will keep running, even if no one is there.
  2. Der Computer muss die ganze Nacht weiterlaufen.The computer must run all night.
  3. Das Projekt wird trotz der Schwierigkeiten weiterlaufen.The project will continue despite the difficulties.
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