Translation and Meaning

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Listen to how "befestigen" sounds in German.

Example Sentences

  • Bitte schnalle den Gürtel zu, bevor du die Jacke schließt. English: Please fasten the belt before you close the jacket.

When and How to Use "befestigen"

Use "befestigen" when you want to talk about "fasten" in German. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Befestigen und Ankleiden topic. Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

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