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Fasten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Fasten" is mainly used as verb meaning "to fast", "to abstain from food" or "fasting". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Fasten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: fasten
- Simple past: fastete
- Participle: gefastet
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das fasten
- Plural: die fasten
Meanings of "Fasten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To voluntarily refrain from food or drink"
"Fasten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To abstain from eating or drinking for religious or health reasons."
- Translation(s): to fast, to abstain from food
- Synonym(s): abstinent sein, hungern
- Antonym(s): essen, schlemmen
- Related word(s): Fastenzeit, Fastenbrechen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Während der Fastenzeit fasten viele Menschen.
- Ich faste jeden Montag aus gesundheitlichen Gründen.
- Er hat beschlossen, für eine Woche zu fasten.
2.) "The act or practice of abstaining from food or drink"
"Fasten", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "The practice of abstaining from food or drink."
- Translation(s): fasting, abstinence from food
- Synonym(s): Abstinenz, Enthaltsamkeit
- Antonym(s): Mahlzeit, Festessen
- Related word(s): Fastenzeit, Fastenbrechen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Fasten hat eine lange Tradition in vielen Kulturen.
- Viele Menschen praktizieren Fasten aus spirituellen Gründen.
- Das Fasten kann positive gesundheitliche Effekte haben.