Veste

dieNoun

fortress; stronghold

English translations

  1. 01

    vest

  2. 02

    jacket

Word details

German meaning
Eine Festung oder Burg, oft auf einem Berg gelegen.
English meaning
Fortress
Synonym
Festung, Burg
German example
Die Veste Coburg thront über der Stadt.
English example
The Veste Coburg towers over the city.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Veste
Plural Form
die Vesten

Example sentences with “Veste”

  1. Die Veste thront über der Stadt. (The fortress towers over the city.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Veste an old-fashioned word?

Yes, it is an elevated or historical term for a castle or fortress. It is feminine (die).