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
Derived from Old High German 'festi' (firm, solid), cognate with English 'fast' (meaning fixed or secure).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'festival' with a 'fest' (fixed) date. It's firmly on the calendar.