fastslås

Fastslås is the present passive form of the Danish verb fastslå, which means to determine, establish, or ascertain something as a fact, often on the basis of evidence, analysis, or formal conclusions. The term is commonly used in formal writing, such as reports, scientific texts, and legal documents, where a conclusion is presented as established.

Etymology and sense: fastslå combines fast, meaning firm or fixed, with slå, here in the sense of deciding or fixing something by analysis or proof. The word carries the nuance of reaching a determinate conclusion that is not merely suggested but established.

Grammar and forms: Infinitiv: fastslå; nutid (2. person/3. person): fastslår; datid: fastslog; perfektum participium: fastslået. Passiv form: nutid: fastslås; datid passiv: blev fastslået; perfektum passiv: er fastslået (or er blevet fastslået in some constructions). The active and passive forms are used to shift emphasis from the actor to the result or conclusion reached.

Usage: The verb is used when a statement is presented as fact after investigation or analysis. Examples include scientific findings, legal determinations, or journalistic claims. Contrast with fastlægge, which emphasizes setting or fixing parameters or rules, whereas fastslå focuses on establishing a fact or conclusion.

See also: fastlægge, fastsætte, afsløre. These related terms cover establishing rules or revealing facts and are often used in similar formal contexts.

In sum, fastslås conveys that something has been determined to be true or valid based on evidence, analysis, or authoritative assessment.