German word

feststehen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɛstˌʃteːən/

Meaning

  • verbbe set

Example

Der Termin stand fest.

The date was set.

Illustration for feststehen (be set)

More examples

Aufgrund offener Fragen steht der genaue Ablauf noch nicht fest.

Because of unresolved questions, the exact procedure has not yet been set.

Core concept

A matter is planted firmly in place, beyond further change or debate.

Common phrases

  • Termin steht fest

    The appointment is set

  • Bedingungen stehen fest

    The conditions are fixed

  • Teilnahme am Projekt steht fest

    Participation in the project is certain

Similar words

festlegen: Determine a standard, date, or other detail clearly.
vereinbaren: Come to mutual agreement on a date or condition.
beschließen: Formally decide after discussion or consideration.
abmachen: Make informal plans or promises through conversation.

Definition in German

(oft unpersönlich mit 'es') klar und endgültig gelten; nicht mehr verhandelbar sein.

Word origin

The compound verb feststehen joins fest, meaning 'firm', to stehen, meaning 'stand', expressing a state that stands firm as settled.

Usage tips

  • The impersonal pattern 'Es steht fest, dass ...' introduces a conclusion regarded as certain or no longer open to negotiation.

Other meanings

  • be certainverb
  • obviousadjective

Opposites

  • offenbleibenremain undecidedverb

Related words

  • feststehenddefiniteadjective

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