Festschreiben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Festschreiben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to stipulate", "to lay down" or "to enshrine".

Essential properties of "festschreiben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: festschreiben
  • Simple past: schrieb fest
  • Participle: festgeschrieben

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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 "festschreiben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To officially or legally establish/fix something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die neuen Regeln werden im Vertrag festgeschrieben.The new rules will be stipulated in the contract.
  2. Es ist wichtig, die Ziele schriftlich festzuschreiben.It is important to set down the goals in writing.
  3. Die Verfassung schreibt die Grundrechte fest.The constitution enshrines the fundamental rights.

2.) "To document for permanence"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Ergebnisse des Experiments wurden sorgfältig festgeschrieben.The results of the experiment were carefully documented.
  2. Wir müssen die Abmachungen schriftlich festschreiben.We must put the agreements down in writing.
  3. Die Vereinbarung wurde im Protokoll festgeschrieben.The agreement was recorded in the minutes.
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