No. 13,364 in German
befestigte
"Fortified" or "secured."
In a sentence
Die Mauer wurde vor vielen Jahren befestigt.
The wall was reinforced many years ago.
Here, 'befestigte' refers to the action of reinforcing or making secure something physical, specifically a wall.
Er befestigte das Bild an der Wand.
He attached the picture to the wall.
In this sentence, 'befestigte' means to attach or secure an object, in this case, a picture to a wall.
Sie befestigten die Zelte gegen den Wind.
They secured the tents against the wind.
Here, 'befestigte' describes securing structures (tents) to ensure stability in the face of external conditions, such as wind.
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