German Word · Intermediate
festmachen
to ascribe, to attribute
Pronunciation: say festmachen
Meaning
to ascribe, to attribute
Example
Es saß am Ufer und versuchte, ein Bein über den andere zu legen, um die Schlittschuhe festzumachen.
She sat on the shore and tried to cross one leg over the other in order to fasten her ice skates.
Practice tips
- Practice festmachen 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.