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fesseln

[ˈfɛsl̩n] verb B2
  1. to chain, to bind · Er fesselte ihn an den Händen. He tied his hands.· Er fesselte ihn an den Stuhl. He tied him to the chair.
  2. to rivet (someone's attention), to captivate (figuratively)
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Verb forms

Infinitive
fesseln
Present (er)
fesselt
Präteritum (er)
fesselte
Perfekt (er)
hat gefesselt
Infinitive with zu
zu fesseln

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