handfest

solid / tangible

English meaning: solid / tangible
CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate
Vocabulary package: Describing People
Dictionary: German words with H

handfest in a sentence

Das ist ein handfestes Argument.
That is a solid argument.

Comparative and superlative

handfest → handfester → am handfestesten

Word family

handfest is built from die Hand (hand) and das Fest (festival). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about handfest

What is the comparative of handfest?

handfest → handfester → am handfestesten.

What does handfest mean in English?

handfest means "solid / tangible". For example: "Das ist ein handfestes Argument." — "That is a solid argument."

What level is handfest in German?

handfest is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the describing people vocabulary.

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