German Conversation · Level 83
59 words
German word
fixen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɪksn̩/
Meaning
- verbarrange
Example
Er fixte das Treffen für morgen.
He arranged the meeting for tomorrow.
More examples
Kannst du den Termin fixen?
Can you schedule the appointment?
Core concept
A tentative meeting is turned into a ready-to-go appointment with its practical details settled.
Common phrases
den Termin fixen
schedule the appointment
ein Meeting fixen
schedule a meeting
den Zeitpunkt fixen
set the time
Similar words
vereinbaren: Reach agreement on the date, time, or conditions of something.
abmachen: Settle a plan or appointment through a discussion.
verabreden: Mutually set a meeting time or make an appointment.
organisieren: Plan and manage the practical steps needed for an arrangement.
Definition in German
umgangssprachliches Verb; einen Termin oder eine Abmachung so regeln oder vorbereiten, dass sie feststeht
Word origin
The German verb fixen comes from English fix and uses the English idea of making something definite or workable for dates and agreements.
Usage tips
- Fixen takes a direct object, as in einen Termin fixen, rather than requiring a reflexive construction for this meaning.
Other meanings
- agree onverb
Opposites
- stornierencall offverb
- offenlassenleave openverb
Related words
- fixierenfixverb
- Fixierungfixingnoun