fest|schreiben
Translation
to stipulate, to lay down in writing, to codify, to fix
Examples
Die Regeln sind im Gesetz festgeschrieben.
The rules are laid down in the law.
Wir sollten die Vereinbarung schriftlich festschreiben.
We should put the agreement in writing.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to lay sth. down in writing We should put the agreement in writing.
((sth.)) ((in+3)) to stipulate sth. in sth. The rights are stipulated in the constitution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: festlegen, fixieren, kodifizieren, vorschreiben
Etymology
From 'fest' (firm, solid) and 'schreiben' (to write). Literally 'to write firmly'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'writing' something down so it becomes 'fest' (firm) and cannot be changed, like in a contract.