noun🔗ShareFestung, Burg, ZitadelleA fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security."During the war, the city became a fortress against enemy attacks. "Während des Krieges wurde die Stadt zu einer Festung gegen feindliche Angriffe.architecturemilitarybuildingplacehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFestung, uneinnehmbare StellungA position that, if obtained by the weaker side, will prevent penetration by the opposing side, generally achieving a draw."The students' makeshift fortress of chairs and desks prevented the other team from reaching the prize. "Die improvisierte Festung der Schüler aus Stühlen und Tischen verhinderte, dass das andere Team den Preis erreichte.militarypositionarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBefestigen, festigenTo furnish with a fortress or with fortresses; to guard, to fortify."The school fortified its library, building a fortress around the valuable books to protect them from damage. "Die Schule befestigte ihre Bibliothek und errichtete eine Festung um die wertvollen Bücher, um sie vor Beschädigungen zu schützen.militaryarchitecturebuildingwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
