befestigen

/bəˈfɛstɪɡn̩/

verb B1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: befestigt
past: befestigte
perfect: hat befestigt

Meaning

to fasten, to attach, to secure

From fest (firm, secure).
- Er befestigte das Schild an der Wand.
  
  He fastened the sign to the wall.
- Er befestigte das Regal mit vier Schrauben an der Wand. Es hält nun sehr fest.
  
  He fastened the shelf to the wall with four screws. It now holds very firmly.

Similar words

fixieren

Close synonyms when fixieren is used in its "to fix/secure in place" sense (not its other sense, "to stare at intently") — both mean to physically fasten something so it doesn't move.

Practice

1 What does befestigen mean?

2 Fill the gap: Er ___ das Schild an der Wand.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches befestigen?

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Last updated 2026-09-20