feststehen
be set · be certain
Etwas ist sicher und wird sich nicht mehr ändern.
The German word "feststehen" is a verb made up of "fest" (meaning "firm," "fixed," or "certain") and "stehen" ("to stand").
Meaning:
"Feststehen" means to be certain, to be established, or to be definite. It indicates that something is decided and not subject to change.
Similar words:
- festlegen (to fix, to set)
- beschließen (to decide)
- sicher sein (to be sure)
Difference:
While "feststehen" emphasizes the state of being settled or fixed (something is already definite), "festlegen" or "beschließen" focus more on the act of deciding or setting something. "Sicher sein" expresses certainty but doesn't imply an official or established decision.
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Examples
Das Datum für die Veranstaltung steht fest.verb
The date for the event is set.
Es steht fest, dass die Konferenz stattfinden wird.verb
It is certain that the conference will take place.
Es steht noch nicht fest, wann wir ankommen werden.verb
It is not yet certain when we will arrive.
Es steht noch nicht fest, wann er kommt.verb
It is not yet certain when he is coming.
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