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fest

firm

Meaning of fest

hart, nicht weich; in fester Beschaffenheit

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German[fɛst]
firm
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fest belongs to the topic "Cooking Descriptions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

festfirm
Apfelapple
Butterbutter
Huhnchicken
gehacktchopped
gekochtcooked
gefrostetfrozen

fest synonyms

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What's the difference between fest / hart / sicher / steif / robust / standhaft

🇩🇪German
fest

Tight and taut, without slack; used especially for skin, muscles, or fabrics.

B1Often

Die Creme macht die Haut straffer.

Крем делает кожу более упругой.

🇩🇪German

Hard, solid to the touch; often contrasted with soft.

B1Very Often

Das Brot ist schon hart geworden.

Хлеб уже стал твёрдым.

S
🇩🇪German
sicher

Safe, secure, or certain; in the sense of 'firm' it means not shaky and dependable.

B1Very Often

Der Griff ist sicher und liegt gut in der Hand.

Ручка надёжная и хорошо лежит в руке.

🇩🇪German

Rigid and not flexible; for people it can also mean stiff or awkward.

B1Often

Die Butter ist im Kühlschrank steif geworden.

Масло в холодильнике стало твёрдым.

R
🇩🇪German
robust

Strong, durable, and resilient; able to withstand stress or use.

B1Often

Der Stuhl ist robust und hält viel aus.

Стул прочный и многое выдерживает.

S
🇩🇪German
standhaft

Steadfast and unwavering in beliefs or decisions; more about character than physical firmness.

B1Rarely

Sie blieb standhaft und änderte ihre Meinung nicht.

Она осталась твёрдой и не изменила своего мнения.

E
🇩🇪German
entschieden

Decisive and firm in intention; emphasizes clear, confident behavior.

B1Often

Er sprach entschieden gegen den Plan.

Он решительно выступил против плана.

🇩🇪German

Strict and severe in rules or treatment; not about physical firmness but about control and demands.

B1Very Often

Der Lehrer ist sehr streng mit den Schülern.

Учитель очень строг с учениками.

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How to pronounce fest and what this word means

fest translation: firm. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce fest

[fɛst]

fest translation

firm

fest transcription

[fɛst]

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fest meaning: what does it mean?

hart, nicht weich; in fester Beschaffenheit

fest pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

fest is pronounced as [fɛst]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is fest part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?

Yes, fest (firm) can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is fest part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, fest (firm) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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