Weitermachen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Weitermachen" is used as verb with the meaning of "continue", "carry on" or "go on".

Essential properties of "weitermachen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: weitermachen
  • Simple past: machte weiter
  • Participle: weitergemacht

See full conjugation of weitermachen

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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 "weitermachen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To continue an ongoing action or activity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen trotz der Schwierigkeiten weitermachen.We must continue despite the difficulties.
  2. Bitte machen Sie mit Ihrer Präsentation weiter.Please continue with your presentation.
  3. Die Arbeiter machten auch nach der Mittagspause weiter.The workers also continued after the lunch break.

2.) "To persist or maintain an attitude"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Trotz Kritik machte er unbeirrt weiter.Despite criticism, he continued undeterred.
  2. Wir müssen weitermachen, auch wenn es schwer ist.We must keep going, even if it's hard.
  3. Sie machte mit ihrer Karriere weiter, obwohl sie Mutter wurde.She continued with her career even though she became a mother.

3.) "To resume an activity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach der Pause machen wir mit dem Unterricht weiter.After the break, we will continue with the lesson.
  2. Lass uns morgen damit weitermachen.Let's continue with it tomorrow.
  3. Die Verhandlungen werden nächste Woche weitermachen.The negotiations will resume next week.
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