fest|machen
Translation
to fasten, to moor, to secure, to fix
Examples
Wir machen das Boot am Steg fest.
We are mooring the boat to the jetty.
Können wir einen Termin festmachen?
Can we fix an appointment?
Er macht seine Kritik an Beispielen fest.
He bases his criticism on examples.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((an+3)) to fasten sth. to sth. Wir machen das Boot am Steg fest.
((sth.)) to fix sth. Können wir einen Termin festmachen?
((sth.)) ((an+3)) to base sth. on sth. Er macht seine Kritik an Beispielen fest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: befestigen, anbinden, fixieren; Antonyms: losmachen, lösen
Etymology
From 'fest' (firm, solid) and 'machen' (to make). Literally 'to make firm'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'making' something 'fest' (firm/fast). Imagine making a boat fast to a dock.