VERB
festlegen/ˈfɛstˌleːɡŋ̩/to determine; to set; to stipulate
festlegen is a German verb that means to determine, to set, or to stipulate. It is pronounced /ˈfɛstˌleːɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "legte fest" and the past participle is "festgelegt".
Definitions
1.to determine or to set something in a binding way(decision/process)
a.to officially decide or set something
Der Termin wurde auf nächste Woche festgelegt.—The date was set for next week.
b.to specify the details, often in rules or contracts
Die Aufgabenverteilung wurde im Vertrag festgelegt.—The division of tasks was stipulated in the contract.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | festlegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lege fest |
| Present (du) | legst fest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | legt fest |
| Preterite (ich) | legte fest |
| Participle II | festgelegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | legte fest |
| Imperative (singular) | lege fest |
| Imperative (plural) | legt fest |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "festlegen" mean in English?
- "festlegen" means to determine, to set, or to stipulate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "festlegen"?
- "festlegen" is pronounced /ˈfɛstˌleːɡŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "festlegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "festlegen" is "festgelegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "festlegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "festlegen" becomes "legte fest" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "festlegen"?
- "festlegen" is a verb in German.
