Indstillet

Indstillet is a Danish adjective and the past participle of the verb indstille. The word is used primarily in two senses: (1) something that has been set, configured, or adjusted to a specific value or state; (2) a person or proposal that has been put forward or nominated for a prize, position, or decision. In practice, it often functions as a predicate describing the current configuration or a nominee in a formal context.

Etymology and form: indstillet is formed from the prefix ind- (in, into) combined with stille (to place, set). The construction yields a participial adjective used in passive or applied senses. The related noun indstilling refers to a setting or a proposal/recommendation, and the verb indstille means to set, configure, or nominate.

Usage in settings and devices: When referring to a device or parameter, indstillet indicates the chosen value or mode. Examples include "Systemet er indstillet til 23 grader" (The system is set to 23 degrees) and "tidsindstillingerne er indstillet korrekt" (the time settings are configured correctly). This sense is common in technical, automotive, and consumer electronics language.

Usage in nominations and proposals: Indstillet also describes something that has been nominated or proposed for consideration. In contexts such as awards, committees, or political processes, one might read or hear "blev indstillet til prisen" (was nominated for the prize) or "afdelingen har indstillet ham til stillingen" (the department has nominated him for the position). The related noun indstilling denotes the proposal or recommendation itself.

See also: indstille, indstilling. Similar forms exist in other Scandinavian languages, with cognates such as Norwegian innstilt and Swedish inställd, though usage and nuance can differ slightly.