Adjective
fest
Pronunciation: /fɛst/
firm; compact; hard
A2
rank #382
Meanings
Adjective
- firm; compact; hard
- firm; fixed; rigid
- firm; steadfast
- of a long-term romantic relationship
Example sentence
Der Kleber ist nach einer Stunde fest.
The glue is firm after an hour.
Usage
- fest sitzen — be firmly in place
- etwas festhalten — hold something firmly; a related verb
Der Deckel sitzt so fest, dass ich ihn nicht öffnen kann.
The lid is so tight that I cannot open it.
Not the word you meant? See also das Fest (Noun).