befestigt
Translation
fortified, fastened, paved, attached
Examples
Die mittelalterliche Stadt war stark befestigt.
The medieval city was heavily fortified.
Die Schraube ist fest befestigt.
The screw is firmly fastened.
Wir fuhren auf einer befestigten Straße.
We drove on a paved road.
Grammar Patterns
an ((sth.dat)) befestigt sein to be fastened to sth. The sign is fastened to the wall.
ein befestigter Weg a paved road The road to the house is paved.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gesichert, verankert, gepflastert; Antonyms: unbefestigt, locker
Etymology
The past participle of 'befestigen', formed from 'be-' (prefix) + 'fest' (firm) + '-igen' (verb suffix). The core idea is 'to make firm'.
Memory Tips
Associate it with making something 'fest' (firm). A fortified city is made firm against attacks; a paved road is made firm for travel.