befestigen
attach · fasten
Etwas so anbringen, dass es fest bleibt und nicht herunterfällt oder verrutscht.
The German word "befestigen" is a verb that means "to secure," "to reinforce," or "to fasten." It is composed of the prefix "be" and the verb "festigen," which is related to "fest" meaning "firm" or "solid." "Befestigen" can refer to the action of making something stable or securely attaching one thing to another.
Similar words in German include "sichern" (to secure), "montieren" (to assemble or install), and "fixieren" (to fix or fixate).
The key difference is that "sichern" focuses more on ensuring safety or protection, while "montieren" specifically refers to the act of putting together or building. "Fixieren" emphasizes more on the act of making something immobile or stationary.
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Examples
Du musst das Regal gut an der Wand befestigen.verb
You must attach the shelf securely to the wall.
Wir müssen die Bilder richtig befestigen.verb
We have to fasten the pictures properly.
Man muss die Schraube richtig befestigen.verb
You have to fasten the screw correctly.
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