deutschdictionary
verb
(TO MAKE SOMETHING SECURE OR TIGHT)
I need to fasten the shoelaces. - Ich muss die Schnürsenkel befестigen.
(TO JOIN OR CONNECT ONE THING TO ANOTHER)
Please attach the picture to the wall. - Bitte befestigen Sie das Bild an der Wand.
(TO MAKE SAFE OR PROTECT FROM DANGER)
He needs to secure the tent well. - Er muss das Zelt gut befestigen.
(TO REPAIR OR MAKE SOMETHING STABLE)
We need to fix the shelf to the wall. - Wir müssen das Regal an der Wand befestigen.