NOUN
Festung/ˈfɛstʊŋ/fortress; stronghold; fort
Festung is a German noun that means fortress, stronghold, or fort. It is pronounced /ˈfɛstʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Festungen".
Definitions
1.a strongly fortified place to defend against attack(military; architecture)
a.military complex with thick walls, bastions, or towers for protection
Die alte Festung am Fluss zieht jedes Jahr viele Touristen an.—The old fortress by the river attracts many tourists every year.
2.something that is very difficult to access, attack, or change(figurative)
a.symbol of strength or protection
Das Haus wurde zu einer Festung gegen die Medien.—The house became a fortress against the media.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Festung | die Festungen |
| Genitive | der Festung | der Festungen |
| Dative | der Festung | den Festungen |
| Accusative | die Festung | die Festungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Festung" mean in English?
- "Festung" means fortress, stronghold, or fort. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Festung"?
- "Festung" is pronounced /ˈfɛstʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Festung" der, die, or das?
- "Festung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Festung"?
- The plural of "Festung" is "Festungen".
- What part of speech is "Festung"?
- "Festung" is a noun in German.
