Fastlægge

Fastlægge is a Danish verb meaning to determine, establish, or fix something in a definite, binding way. It is used when a decision or specification is made precise and authoritative, often in administrative, legal, planning, or formal contexts. The term can refer to setting a plan, a schedule, rules, standards, or conditions.

The word is a compound of fast (fixed, firm) and lægge (to lay). Grammatically it is a regular verb: present tense fastlægger, past tense fastlagde, past participle fastlagt, and passive form fastlægges. The corresponding noun form is fastlæggelse (or fastlægging), referring to the act of determining or the result of the determination.

Common contexts include: fastlægge tidsplanen (to set the timetable), fastlægge retningslinjer (to establish guidelines), fastlægge betingelser (to determine conditions), or fastlægge priser and budgets in formal decisions. In statistics or science, it may describe defining criteria or thresholds.

Difference from related verbs: fastsætte is another Danish verb meaning to fix or set, often used for prices or formal decisions; fastlægge emphasizes the act of determining content or conditions. In translation, fastlægge is typically rendered as determine, establish, or fix, depending on the context.

See also: fastlæggelse, fastsættelse, fastsætte.