German Word · Intermediate
festbeißen
to get bogged down
Pronunciation: say festbeißen
Meaning
to get bogged down
Example
Wenn sich eine Zecke festgebissen hat, entfernen Sie sie schnellst möglich mit einer Zeckenzange.
If you have been bitten by a tick, remove it as soon as possible with a tick remover or tweezers.
Practice tips
- Practice festbeißen 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.