fastsæt

Fastsæt is a Danish verb meaning to determine or fix something at a specific value, condition, or limit. It is used when an authority or decision-maker establishes a final, binding setting, such as a price, deadline, wage, rate, or rule. The term is common in formal, administrative, and legal language.

Origin and forms: Fastsæt combines fast meaning fixed with sætte, "to set." The infinitive is fastsætte; present tense fastsætter; past tense fastsatte; past participle fastsat. Noun forms include fastsættelse or fastsætning, referring to the act of fixing or the resulting determination.

Usage: Fastsæt is typical in government, business, and policy documents. It often conveys an official, fixed decision rather than a provisional estimate. In contrast, verbs such as fastlægge or definere may be used for determinations that are not yet legally binding. The term is considered formal or bureaucratic.

Notes: Fastsæt is part of Danish administrative vocabulary. While direct equivalents in English include "to set" or "to fix," the exact translation depends on context and tone. In everyday Danish, alternatives like fastlægge (to determine) or fastsættelse (the act of setting) are also used.