fastslår

Fastslår is a Norwegian verb meaning to determine, establish, or declare something as a fact. It is used in formal or factual contexts, such as legal rulings, scientific findings, or official statements. The term is derived from the compound fastslå, combining fast (firm) and slå (to strike), conveying the sense of fixing something firmly as true.

In Norwegian, the infinitive is fastslå, with present tense third-person singular fastslår. The simple past tense is fastslo and the past participle is fastslått. The verb can appear in passive constructions, for example en beslutning blir fastslått (a decision is established).

Usage and nuance: fastslår denotes a conclusion that is presented as an established fact by the speaker or a responsible authority. It is common in court decisions, official reports, and scientific communications. It differs from fastsette, which means to set or fix rules, limits, or amounts, and from konkludere, which emphasizes the logical process leading to a conclusion rather than the assertion of a fact.

See also: fastsette, konkludere.