No. 4,328 in German
fester
"Fester" in German means "firm" or "solid."
In a sentence
Das Haus steht auf einem festen Fundament.
The house stands on a solid foundation.
Here, 'festen' is used to describe the strength and stability of the foundation, indicating that it is robust and secure.
Er hat einen festen Glauben an seine Fähigkeiten.
He has a firm belief in his abilities.
In this sentence, 'festen' conveys determination and unwavering conviction, highlighting the persistence in belief.
Die Schraube sitzt fest im Brett.
The screw is tightly fixed in the board.
Here, 'fest' means tightly or securely, describing how firmly the screw is attached to the board.
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