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Fesseln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Fesseln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to tie", "to shackle" or "to fetter".
Essential properties of "fesseln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: fesseln
- Simple past: fesselte
- Participle: gefesselt
regulartransitive
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.
Meanings of "fesseln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To physically tie or restrain"
- Definition: "To physically tie or restrain someone or something."
- Translation(s): to tie, to shackle, to fetter, to restrain, to bind
- Synonym(s): binden, fixieren
- Antonym(s): befreien, loslassen
- Related word(s): Fessel, fesselnd
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Polizist musste den Verdächtigen fesseln.
- Sie fesseln das Boot am Steg.
- Er fesselte den Hund an den Baum.
2.) "To intensely capture attention or interest"
- Definition: "To intensely capture someone's attention or interest."
- Translation(s): to captivate, to enthrall, to fascinate, to grip
- Synonym(s): begeistern, faszinieren
- Antonym(s): langweilen, abschrecken
- Related word(s): fesselnd, Faszination
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Buch fesselte ihn von der ersten Seite an.
- Der Film fesselte das Publikum bis zum Schluss.
- Ihre Erzählung fesselte alle Zuhörer.