weiter

Meaning and Usage

"weiter" in German means "further" or "onward." It is commonly used to indicate continuing or progressing to the next step or stage.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "weiter" does not have any prefixes or suffixes. It comes from the Middle High German "wīter," and it is related to the English word "wither" and "wither."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "weiter" in German is similar in meaning to the English word "further" or "onward."

Cultural Context

In German culture, "weiter" is a versatile word used in various contexts to indicate moving forward, continuing, or advancing.

Example Sentences

  • Die Show geht weiter. (The show goes on.)
  • Bitte gehen Sie weiter. (Please proceed.)
  • Ich kann nicht weiterlaufen. (I can't walk any further.)

Memory Tips

Associate "weiter" with the idea of "moving forward" as a memory aid for its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

  • Synonyms: vorwärts, fort, weiterhin
  • Antonyms: zurück, stoppen, beenden

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

"weiter" is not a noun and therefore does not have a gender or a plural form.

Conjugation (for verbs)

  • Present tense conjugation of the verb "weitermachen" (to continue):
    • ich mache weiter (I continue)
    • du machst weiter (you continue)
    • er/sie/es macht weiter (he/she/it continues)
    • wir machen weiter (we continue)
    • ihr macht weiter (you continue)
    • sie machen weiter (they continue)