Translation of German word "Fortschritt" to English
derFortschritt
/ˈfɔʁtʃʁɪt/
Meaning
NounForward movement or development toward a goal; improvement over time.
How to use
The masculine noun Fortschritt ('progress / advancement / improvement') is a compound derived from schreiten (to stride/step) with the prefix fort- (forward). It declines regularly (plural Fortschritte).
🇬🇧 English
progress
Example
Der Fortschritt in der Technologie ist beeindruckend.
The progress in technology is truly impressive.
Ein wichtiger Fortschritt in der Forschung ist die Entdeckung eines neuen Medikaments.
A significant progress in research is the discovery of a new medicine.
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Common phrases
- Fortschritte machen— to make progress / head-way (plural idiom)
- technischer Fortschritt— technical progress / technology advancement
- einen Fortschritt erzielen— to achieve progress
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What is the definition of the German word "der Fortschritt"?▼
The German word "der Fortschritt" is defined as: "Forward movement or development toward a goal; improvement over time."
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The German word "der Fortschritt" means "progress" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Fortschritt in der Technologie ist beeindruckend." (which translates as "The progress in technology is truly impressive.").
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