die Fassung
Translation
composure, version, frame, socket
Examples
Er verlor völlig die Fassung.
He completely lost his composure.
Dies ist die endgültige Fassung des Textes.
This is the final version of the text.
Die Fassung der Brille ist aus Metall.
The frame of the glasses is made of metal.
Die Glühbirne passt nicht in die Fassung.
The light bulb doesn't fit in the socket.
Grammar Patterns
die Fassung verlieren to lose one's composure After the bad news, he lost his composure.
((sb.)) aus der Fassung bringen to make (sb.) lose their composure His calm reaction unsettled me.
in einer neuen Fassung in a new version The novel was published in a new version.
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Etymology
From the verb 'fassen' (to grasp, hold, contain). A 'Fassung' is something that 'holds' something else, like emotions, a text, a jewel, or a bulb.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'fastening' your emotions to keep composure, or a frame 'fastening' a gem. It's about holding things in place.