fest|stellen
Translation
to determine, to establish, to notice, to state
Examples
Der Arzt stellt den Tod fest.
The doctor determines the death.
Ich stelle fest, dass du müde bist.
I notice that you are tired.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to determine/establish sth. The police are determining the cause.
((that-clause)) to notice/state that... I notice that he is lying.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bemerken, ermitteln, konstatieren; Antonyms: bezweifeln
Etymology
A combination of 'fest' (firm) and 'stellen' (to set, place). The literal meaning 'to set firmly' evolved into the figurative meaning of 'to establish' or 'to determine' a fact.
Memory Tips
Think of 'setting a fact fast' or 'firmly'. 'Fest' means firm/fast, and 'stellen' means to set. Remember it's a separable verb.