particle
further-, more-
B1
As a prefix/particle meaning 'further' or 'more', weiter- forms compounds and is used as a discourse particle. Often used with verbs to indicate continuation (e.g., weitergehen, weitermachen) and can be separable in present tense (Er geht weiter). Not reflexive; adds nuance of continuation or additional degree.
Examples
Mit 'weiter-' bilden wir 'weiterarbeiten', was 'to continue working' bedeutet.
With 'weiter-' we form 'weiterarbeiten', which means 'to continue working'.
Die Firma wollte weiter-arbeiten, obwohl die alten Maschinen bereits veraltet waren.
The company wanted to continue working, although the old machines were already outdated.
Das Präfix 'weiter-' bedeutet 'further-' oder 'more-'.
The prefix 'weiter-' means 'further-' or 'more-'.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine an arrow that keeps going forward; that continuing movement is 'weiter-'.
Sounds like English 'waiter' — think 'continue' serving more.
Notes
A common productive prefix used to form verbs and nouns indicating continuation or additional action (e.g., weitermachen, Weiterbildung).