VERB
festschreiben/ˈfɛstˌʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/to stipulate; to set down; to enshrine
festschreiben is a German verb that means to stipulate, to set down, or to enshrine. It is pronounced /ˈfɛstˌʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schrieb fest" and the past participle is "festgeschrieben".
Definitions
1.to formally state, fix, or set down something in writing, regulation, or law(law, business)
a.to enshrine or codify in an official document or law
Die Rechte der Minderheiten sind in der Verfassung festgeschrieben.—The rights of minorities are enshrined in the constitution.
b.to officially stipulate a rule or procedure
Die Arbeitszeiten wurden im Tarifvertrag festgeschrieben.—The working hours were stipulated in the collective agreement.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | festschreiben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schreibe fest |
| Present (du) | schreibst fest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schreibt fest |
| Preterite (ich) | schrieb fest |
| Participle II | festgeschrieben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schriebe fest |
| Imperative (singular) | schreib fest |
| Imperative (plural) | schreibt fest |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "festschreiben" mean in English?
- "festschreiben" means to stipulate, to set down, or to enshrine. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "festschreiben"?
- "festschreiben" is pronounced /ˈfɛstˌʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "festschreiben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "festschreiben" is "festgeschrieben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "festschreiben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "festschreiben" becomes "schrieb fest" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "festschreiben"?
- "festschreiben" is a verb in German.
