festen
Translation
firm, solid, fixed, strong
Examples
Ich habe einen festen Plan.
I have a firm plan.
Sie steht auf festem Boden.
She is standing on firm ground.
Grammar Patterns
((festen)) + Noun A declined adjective preceding a noun. Ich habe einen festen Plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stabil (stable), solide (solid), stark (strong); Antonyms: locker (loose), schwach (weak)
Etymology
From Old High German 'festi' (firm, solid), related to English 'fast' (as in 'stuck fast').
Memory Tips
Think of something 'fastened' securely, which makes it 'fest' (firm).