weggelegd

Weggelegd is a Dutch term, the past participle of the verb wegleggen. It functions as a predicate adjective or as part of a verb phrase in the perfect tense (Ik heb het geld weggelegd). It denotes that something has been laid away, stored, or set aside, either literally or figuratively.

In literal use, it refers to putting objects out of reach or into storage; in financial or administrative contexts it describes funds, resources, or items that are reserved for a specific purpose or committed to a plan. For example, het geld is weggelegd in een pensioenfonds or de middelen zijn voor later weggelegd.

Etymology: the word is formed from weg (away) and leggen (to lay). The term conveys intentional separation from current use and a reserved status. It is more common in formal or written Dutch and in financial, archival, or policy language than in casual speech.

Related terms include wegzetten, opzijleggen, reserveren, investeren, en sparen. The expression illustrates how Dutch often blends spatial verbs with allocation concepts to describe financial or logistical planning.