English–German
“fortress” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɛstʊŋ/
Example
Viele Festungen sind heute Touristenattraktionen.
Many fortresses are now tourist attractions.
How to say “fortress” in German
“Fortress” in German is Festung.
A heavily fortified place that anchors the defense of a city, route, or supply base.
Example sentences with Festung
In vielen Romanen steht die Festung als Metapher für Isolation.
In many novels, the fortress stands as a metaphor for isolation.
Tips for using Festung
- Festung is feminine, so the forms are die Festung, der Festung, and die Festungen in the plural.