befestigen

C1

fortify

English meaning
fortify

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befestigen in a sentence

Das Haus muss befestigt werden, um es vor Einbrüchen zu schützen.

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What does befestigen mean in English?

befestigen means "fortify". For example: "Das Haus muss befestigt werden, um es vor Einbrüchen zu schützen."

What level is befestigen in German?

befestigen is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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