German Conversation · Level 115
45 words
German word
festschreiben
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɛstˌʃʁaɪ̯bən/
Meaning
- verblay down
Example
Im Vertrag ist das genau festgeschrieben.
This is laid down precisely in the contract.
More examples
Die Arbeitsbedingungen sollten klar festgeschrieben werden.
The working conditions should be clearly laid down.
Core concept
A rule or condition is written into a document so that it becomes fixed and binding.
Common phrases
Rechte und Pflichten festschreiben
lay down rights and obligations
Bedingungen festschreiben
lay down conditions
schriftlich festschreiben
lay down in writing
Similar words
vereinbaren: To reach mutual agreement on an arrangement or commitment.
abmachen: To agree informally on a plan or promise through conversation.
festlegen: To specify a policy, date, or other matter clearly and firmly.
verankern: To secure a principle by incorporating it into law or regulations.
Definition in German
Etwas durch schriftliche oder formelle Festlegung verbindlich bestimmen oder fixieren.
Word origin
Festschreiben combines German fest, meaning 'fixed', with schreiben, meaning 'write', forming a verb for fixing something through writing.
Usage tips
- As a separable verb, festschreiben becomes schreibt ... fest in the present and festgeschrieben as its past participle.