fæste

Fäste is a Swedish noun with several related meanings connected to securing, supporting, or attaching something. It derives from the verb fästa, meaning to fasten or secure, and denotes either the act of fastening or the object that provides a secure point.

In technical and mechanical contexts, fäste refers to a mounting, bracket, or fixing point used to attach an object to a surface or to another component. Common phrases include väggfäste (wall mount), takfäste (ceiling mount), and lampfäste. The term can also describe the fixed part of an assembly that holds other parts.

In anatomy or biology, fäste denotes the attachment site of a muscle or organ, i.e., where it attaches to bone or tissue. In this sense it functions similarly to the words insertion or origin in English descriptions of anatomy.

Figuratively, fäste is used to indicate influence, standing, or traction—having a foothold or a noticeable presence. For example, att få fäste i marknaden means to gain a foothold in the market; att ha fäste i en organisation refers to holding influence within an organization.

The term is common across fields such as engineering, medicine, design, and everyday language, and it is usually written with the ä. Plural: fästen.