vasgestel

Vasgestel is an Afrikaans term meaning fixed, established, or determined. It functions as an adjective or past participle describing something that has been set in place or decided. In formal or technical writing, vasgestel is often used to indicate that a price, schedule, policy, or rule is not subject to change in the near term.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from vas- (fixed) and stel (to set). It is the past participle of the verb vasstel, and its meaning aligns with the general idea of fixation or establishment. The related noun vasstelling denotes the act or state of fixation or establishment.

Usage and contexts: Vasgestel appears in legal, governmental, financial, and business contexts. It can describe tangible fixation (a fixed bolt or anchor) as well as abstract decisions (a fixed price or fixed deadline). The term conveys stability and immutability within a specified period.

Examples:

- Die pryse is vasgestel vir die komende maand.

- Die datums vir die projek is vasgestel.

- Die nuwe beleid is vasgestel deur die raad.

See also: vasstelling, vaststel, vastlegging, vaststelling. These related terms cover fixation, setting, and establishment in Afrikaans, and resemble Dutch vocabulary in related forms.