fest

/fɛst/

adjective, adverb A2

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

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

Close synonyms for "solid/firm"; fest is the everyday word (a firm grip, a tight knot), solide leans toward well-made or structurally sound.

Fest is the plain word for firm or solid; handfest is stronger and more colloquial, "robust" or "solid" in a tangible, no-nonsense way.

Similar in other languages

English

Close — firm, solid relates to steadfast.

English

solid is the English word for the same thing — both mean "firm, solid."

1 What does fest mean?

2 Fill the gap: Halt dich ___!

3 Which fingerprint chart matches fest?