Festmachen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Festmachen" is used as verb with the meaning of "fasten", "secure" or "tie up".

Essential properties of "festmachen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: festmachen
  • Simple past: machte fest
  • Participle: festgemacht

See full conjugation of festmachen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "festmachen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To secure or fix something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste das Boot am Steg festmachen.He had to moor the boat at the pier.
  2. Bitte festmachen Sie das Seil an der Wand.Please fasten the rope to the wall.
  3. Wir sollten den Plan für das Treffen festmachen.We should finalize the plan for the meeting.

2.) "To definitively determine or establish something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen einen Termin für das Treffen festmachen.We need to set a date for the meeting.
  2. Lass uns die Details des Vertrags festmachen.Let's finalize the details of the contract.
  3. Er wollte den Preis für das Auto festmachen.He wanted to fix the price for the car.
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