festschnallen

/ˈfɛstˌʃnalən/

verb B1

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

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: schnallt fest
past: schnallte fest
perfect: hat festgeschnallt

Meaning

to strap in
- Bitte schnallen Sie sich fest.
  
  Please fasten your seat belt.
- Schnall das Kind im Sitz fest, bevor du losfährst. Das ist Pflicht.
  
  Strap the child in its seat before you drive off. That is compulsory.

Similar words

angurten

Angurten specifically means buckling a SEATBELT (Gurt = belt); festschnallen is the general word for strapping something down securely, whether it's a seatbelt, cargo, or a child in a stroller.

Practice

1 What does festschnallen mean?

2 Fill the gap: Bitte schnallen Sie sich ___.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches festschnallen?

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Last updated 2026-09-24