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fortress in German

fortress in German is Festung — fortress means a large, heavily defended building or town built to withstand attack.

fortress in German

Festung
noun

What does "fortress" mean?

  1. noun A large, heavily defended building or town built to withstand attack.
    "The medieval fortress still stands on the hilltop."
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fortress in a sentence

  • The medieval fortress still stands on the hilltop.
  • The castle served as a fortress against invaders for centuries.

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What is "fortress" in German?

"fortress" in German is Festung. fortress means: A large, heavily defended building or town built to withstand attack.

How do you use "fortress" in a sentence?

Example: "The medieval fortress still stands on the hilltop." In German, "fortress" is Festung.

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