German Word · Intermediate
fassen
to gird, to surround, to confine into a form
Pronunciation: /ˈfasn̩/
Meaning
to gird, to surround, to confine into a form
Example
Einer von ihnen hat diese Quelle fassen und in den Brunnen leiten lassen, damit das brave ackerbebauende Volk daran seinen Durst stillen und sein Vieh tränken könne.
One of them had this spring bordered and led into the well so that the good arable people could quench their thirst and water their cattle.
Practice tips
- Practice fassen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.