Learning language
Translation language
noun · B2 · rare word · UK/US

Festung

fortress

German grammar
dieFestungf
Meaning of Festung

defensive structure

Learn Festung with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
B2rare word

Festung fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
DE[ˈfɛstʊŋ]
fortress
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

Festung with English translation

Festung usage examples

Usage examples will appear here with translation and context.

Learn by topic

Festung belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Festungfortress
Duscheshower
Aufzugelevator
Handtuchtowel
FernseherTV
Aussichtview
Frühstückbreakfast

Festung synonyms

Related words worth learning together

Burg
A historical fortified building, often a medieval castle, sometimes with a residential function.
Befestigung
A general term for a fortification or defensive construction; the broadest and most neutral word in the list.
Learn 2 related words for free
🇩🇪de

A historical fortified building, often a medieval castle, sometimes with a residential function.

B2Often
B
🇩🇪de
Befestigung

A general term for a fortification or defensive construction; the broadest and most neutral word in the list.

B2Very Often

What's the difference

Related words and lists for Festung

How to pronounce Festung and what this word means

Festung means fortress. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Festung

[ˈfɛstʊŋ]

Festung translation

fortress

Festung transcription

[ˈfɛstʊŋ]

Questions about this word

Festung meaning: what does it mean?

befestigtes Bauwerk zur Verteidigung eines Gebiets oder einer Truppe

Festung pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

Is Festung part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, Festung (fortress) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Festung part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, Festung (fortress) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn Festung in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.