German Conversation · Level 180
30 words
German word
handfest
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhantˌfɛst/
Meaning
- adjectiveconcrete
Example
Wir brauchen handfeste Beweise.
We need concrete evidence.
More examples
Die Studie liefert handfeste Ergebnisse.
The study provides concrete results.
Core concept
A practical fact has enough substance to support action instead of remaining a vague possibility.
Common phrases
handfeste Beweise
concrete evidence
handfeste Argumente
concrete arguments
auf handfesten Grundlagen
on solid foundations
Similar words
konkret: Clearly defined with specific details or content.
praktisch: Useful and effective in real-life situations.
greifbar: Clearly present and easy to recognize as real.
solide: Reliable because it is well-founded and sound.
Definition in German
So, dass etwas konkret und praktisch greifbar oder nachweisbar ist.
Word origin
The word was formed from Hand, 'hand', and fest, 'firm', with the idea of physical firmness extended to reliable facts, proof, and practical matters.
Usage tips
- In German, handfest is written as a lowercase adjective, but it is capitalized when substantivized, as in etwas Handfestes.