garandeerd

Garandeerd is the past participle form often encountered in Dutch contexts, but it is not the standard spelling. The correct past participle of garanderen (to guarantee) is gegarandeerd. In standard Dutch gegarandeerd functions as an adjective meaning “guaranteed” and as part of verb tenses in combination with have: for example, De levering is gegarandeerd (the delivery is guaranteed) or Ik heb de levering gegarandeerd (I have guaranteed the delivery). The form garandeerd without the initial ge is generally regarded as nonstandard and is mainly seen in informal writing, headlines, or branding where space or style considerations prevail.

Etymology and related forms: garanderen is derived from the noun garant (guarantor) and the concept of a warranty, with the verb forming the past participle as gegarandeerd by the regular Dutch pattern with ge- and -d. The related nouns garanderen, garantie (guarantee), and garant are etymologically linked to French garanter/garantir, and to broader Romance-language roots for warranty and warranty-related terms.

Usage notes: In formal writing, standards require ge- prefix: gegarandeerd. The nonstandard garandeerd may appear in marketing or casual text but should be avoided in professional or academic contexts to ensure clarity and correctness. The meaning remains the same in any context: something that is guaranteed or assured.

See also: Garantie, Garant, Garantiebeleid, Guarantee.