ADJECTIVE
fest/fɛst/firm; solid; fixed
fest is a German adjective that means firm, solid, or fixed. It is pronounced /fɛst/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "fester" and "festesten".
Definitions
1.firm or solid, not loose or soft(physical property)
a.tightly fixed, not moving or shaking
Der Tisch steht fest auf dem Boden.—The table stands firmly on the floor.
b.solid, hard in texture
Der Schnee ist nach der Kälte ganz fest geworden.—After the cold, the snow has become very hard.
2.certain; stable or unchanging(figurative/mental)
a.not changing, reliable
Sie ist fest davon überzeugt, dass sie gewinnt.—She is firmly convinced that she will win.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | fest |
|---|---|
| Comparative | fester |
| Superlative | festesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fest" mean in English?
- "fest" means firm, solid, or fixed. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "fest"?
- "fest" is pronounced /fɛst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "fest"?
- The comparative of "fest" is "fester" and the superlative is "festesten".
- What part of speech is "fest"?
- "fest" is a adjective in German.
