Feststellen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Feststellen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to determine", "to ascertain" or "to establish".

Essential properties of "feststellen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: feststellen
Simple past: stellte fest
Participle: festgestellt

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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.

Meanings of "feststellen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To determine, verify, or ascertain"

Definition: "To determine, verify, or ascertain something as a fact or truth."
Translation(s): to determine, to ascertain, to establish, to verify, to note
Synonym(s): ermitteln, festlegen, konstatieren
Related word(s): bestimmen, erkennen, beobachten

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Polizei konnte feststellen, dass der Verdächtige ein Alibi hatte.The police could determine that the suspect had an alibi.
Wir müssen zuerst feststellen, ob alle Voraussetzungen erfüllt sind.We must first ascertain whether all requirements are met.
Der Arzt stellte fest, dass der Patient vollständig genesen war.The doctor determined that the patient had fully recovered.

2.) "To fix or secure in place"

Definition: "To fix or secure something in its place."
Translation(s): to fix, to secure, to fasten, to lock
Synonym(s): Befestigen, Fixieren, Sichern
Antonym(s): Lösen
Related word(s): Anbringen, Verankern, Montieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte stellen Sie den Tisch fest, damit er nicht wackelt.Please secure the table so it doesn't wobble.
Die Schrauben müssen gut festgestellt werden, um die Stabilität zu gewährleisten.The screws must be well fastened to ensure stability.
Er stellte das Bild an der Wand fest.He fixed the picture to the wall.

3.) "To arrest or detain"

Definition: "To arrest or detain someone."
Translation(s): to arrest, to detain, to apprehend
Synonym(s): verhaften, festnehmen
Antonym(s): freilassen
Related word(s): inhaftieren, einsperren

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Polizei stellte den Dieb nach einer langen Verfolgungsjagd fest.The police arrested the thief after a long chase.
Der Verdächtige wurde an der Grenze festgestellt.The suspect was detained at the border.
Die Behörden stellten mehrere illegale Einwanderer fest.The authorities detained several illegal immigrants.

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