fest
firmly
in a strong or steady way
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fest synonyms
What's the difference between fest / stabil / sicher / bestimmt / stark / hart
Means steady and well-supported; used for physical stability or reliable conditions.
Often means safe, reliable, or certain; less about firmness and more about security or confidence.
Means decisively and with conviction; often describes a firm manner of speaking or acting.
Means strong, powerful, or intense; less about firmness and more about force or strength.
Usually means hard or rigid; can describe surfaces, conditions, or a strict character.
Means strict or demanding; used for rules, discipline, or people, not physical firmness.
Means strong, robust, or powerful; often used for bodies, voices, colors, or movement.
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How to pronounce fest and what this word means
fest means firmly. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce fest
/ˈfɛst/
fest translation
firmly
fest examples
Er hielt die Tasche fest in der Hand.
fest transcription
/ˈfɛst/
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fest meaning: what does it mean?
auf starke oder sichere Weise
fest pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
fest is pronounced as /ˈfɛst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
fest definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Er hielt die Tasche fest in der Hand. Translation: Он крепко держал сумку в руке.
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