adjectiveverb
fäst
fasten
Definition & meaning
Fäst means attached, fastened, or fixed in place. It can also describe an emotional attachment:
- En lapp är fäst på dörren. — A note is attached to the door.
- Hon är fäst vid sin hund. — She is fond of and attached to her dog.
Grammar & Word origin
Fäst is the past participle of the verb fästa , “to attach” or “to fasten.” It can also be used as the verb’s imperative: “Attach!” or “Fasten!”
The verb is related to fast , meaning “firm” or “fixed.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- Attached or fixed: fastsatt and fixerad . The latter often emphasizes being fixed firmly in a particular position.
- Emotionally attached: tillgiven means “affectionate” or “devoted,” emphasizing the feeling rather than the attachment.
- Opposite of physically attached: lös means “loose,” while lossad means “detached” or “loosened.”
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Tavlan är fäst på väggen.verb
The painting is fastened to the wall.
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