The exact lemma appears at position 10,822 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume or a claim that every sense is equally common. Forms, glosses, pronunciation and cited examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How vastleggen is pronounced
IPA: /ˈvɑstˌlɛ.ɣə(n)/ · Syllables: vast·leg·gen
Pronunciation can vary by region and speaking context. Treat the transcription as a compact reference, then compare it with current native audio and practise the verb inside a phrase rather than as an isolated sound.
What vastleggen means
to moor, to fasten, to tether
to set out, specify
to record, to register
to commit
Usage label: reflexive
The English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every sentence. Check the object, preposition, reflexive pronoun or separable element in the Dutch example before transferring the verb to a new situation.
Vastleggen conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | leg vast |
| Present | jij (subject first) | legt vast |
| Present | hij/zij/het | legt vast |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | leggen vast |
| Simple past | singular | legde vast |
| Simple past | plural | legden vast |
| Past participle | — | vastgelegd |
The table shows the standard subject-first jij anchor. Inversion after jij and formal u can require a different surface form. For separable verbs, the cited forms may already show the element in its natural main-clause position. In perfect constructions, choose the auxiliary required by the actual meaning and construction; do not attach hebben or zijn mechanically.
Translated vastleggen examples
een schip vastleggen
to moor a ship
Deelstaten hebben een eigen parlement en regering, en zijn bevoegd voor bepaalde materies, die meestal in de grondwet van de unie zijn vastgelegd.
States [of a federation] have their own parliament and government, and are qualified for certain matters, that are for the most part specified in the union's constitution.
schriftelijk vastleggen
to record in writing
op camera vastleggen
to record on camera
De cliënten toonden zich geïnteresseerd, maar wilden zich nog op niets vastleggen.
The clients seemed interested but didn't want to commit to anything yet.
These examples are citation-backed language data. Use them to notice the verb's partners and sentence position. Then change only one detail at a time—subject, time, place or object—so that your next sentence stays grammatical and remains connected to a real communicative purpose.
Turn the reference into speaking practice
- Read the first example once and identify the finite verb, subject and any required particle or preposition.
- Build a new present-tense message with leg vast or legt vast and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with legde vast; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use vastgelegd in a complete result message after checking the correct auxiliary for that construction.
Record all four messages without restarting. Listen once for meaning and sentence order, then once for the target form. Correct only the first error that changes meaning or blocks the listener, and repeat the sentence with one new detail. This creates retrieval practice rather than table recitation.
Self-check
- The chosen sense matches the situation.
- The finite form agrees with the subject.
- The time marker and verb tense tell the same timeline.
- Any separable element, reflexive pronoun, object or fixed preposition is present.
- The sentence contains enough detail for another person to respond.
Questions about vastleggen
What does vastleggen mean?
to moor, to fasten, to tether; to set out, specify; to record, to register; to commit.
What is the past tense of vastleggen?
The cited standard singular anchor is legde vast and the plural anchor is legden vast.
What is the past participle of vastleggen?
The cited past participle is vastgelegd. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use vastleggen in a recorded answer
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