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gevestigd

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解説 gevestigd in your Level:
At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'gevestigd' means something is in a certain place, usually a shop or a company. You will see it on signs. It is like saying 'is in'. For example, 'De winkel is gevestigd in Amsterdam.' This means the shop is in Amsterdam. You don't need to use it yourself yet; just recognize it when you see it on a website's contact page. It is a very formal way to say where a building is. Most of the time, you will use 'is' or 'woont'. But if you see 'gevestigd', think 'location'.
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At the A2 level, you start to see 'gevestigd' in simple news articles or formal letters. You should understand that it is used for businesses and organizations, not usually for people's homes. You might see sentences like 'Ons kantoor is gevestigd naast het station.' This helps you find where a business is. You should also notice the preposition 'in' that usually follows it. It is a good word to use if you are writing a basic business email or a formal introduction of a company.
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At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'gevestigd' comfortably in professional contexts. You understand that it implies a permanent location. You can distinguish between 'gevestigd in' (for cities/countries) and 'gevestigd aan' (for streets). You also start to see it used as an adjective before a noun, like 'een gevestigd bedrijf'. At this level, you should also know the noun 'vestiging', which means a branch or a location of a store. You are beginning to hear it in more abstract ways, such as 'een gevestigde naam' in a certain industry.
At the B2 level, you use 'gevestigd' to discuss social and political concepts. You are familiar with the term 'de gevestigde orde' (the establishment) and can use it in debates about society or politics. You understand the nuance of using 'gevestigd te' in legal documents. You can also use the word metaphorically to describe deeply held beliefs or long-standing traditions. Your vocabulary includes related words like 'vestigingsklimaat' (the business climate of a region). You can explain why a company is 'gevestigd' in the Netherlands for tax reasons.
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At the C1 level, you recognize the subtle connotations of 'gevestigd'. You know that calling someone an 'established' artist (gevestigd kunstenaar) implies a level of prestige and perhaps a lack of radical innovation. You can use the word in complex academic or legal writing without error. You understand historical texts that use 'gevestigd' to describe the settlement of colonial territories or the movement of noble families. You can also play with the word in more creative writing to imply a sense of unmoving, perhaps stagnant, permanence.
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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'gevestigd' and its entire word family. You can use it in high-level legal drafting, philosophical discourse, and sophisticated literature. You understand the etymological links to other Germanic languages and how the meaning has shifted over centuries. You can use the word to describe the 'gevestigdheid' (established nature) of a theory or a social norm. You are sensitive to the registers where 'gevestigd' might sound too heavy or where it is absolutely required for professional precision.
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例文

gevestigd 30秒で

  • Means 'established' or 'located' in a formal or permanent sense.
  • Used mainly for businesses, organizations, and professional reputations.
  • Comes from the verb 'vestigen', meaning to fix or settle.
  • Often appears in the phrase 'de gevestigde orde' (the establishment).
The Dutch word gevestigd is a versatile adjective and past participle that English speakers often translate as 'established', 'located', or 'settled'. At its core, it refers to something that has taken up a permanent or semi-permanent position in a specific location or state. Whether you are talking about a multinational corporation with its headquarters in Amsterdam or a long-standing family tradition, gevestigd implies a sense of stability, duration, and official presence. In a literal sense, it is used to describe the physical location of buildings, businesses, and institutions. For example, if a bakery has been on the corner of a street for fifty years, it is gevestigd there. However, the word also carries significant figurative weight. When we speak of a gevestigde naam (an established name), we are referring to a person or brand that has earned a solid reputation over time and is now a recognized authority in their field.
Formal Usage
In legal and business contexts, this word is the standard way to denote the official registered address of an entity. You will see it on every Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel) document in the Netherlands.
Understanding this word requires looking at its root, the verb vestigen, which means 'to fix' or 'to settle'. When something is gevestigd, the process of 'fixing' it in place is complete. This is why it is so often used in the passive sense with the auxiliary verb zijn (to be).

Ons hoofdkantoor is sinds 1920 in het hart van Rotterdam gevestigd.

This sentence conveys more than just location; it conveys heritage and permanence. In modern Dutch society, you might also encounter the term de gevestigde orde, which translates to 'the establishment' or 'the powers that be'. This refers to the traditional institutions and social classes that hold power and are resistant to change. Furthermore, the word appears in academic discussions regarding sociology and history. When a group of people settles in a new region, they become gevestigd. This process involves not just building houses, but creating social structures.
Geographical Context
It is frequently paired with the preposition 'in' or 'te'. 'In' is used for cities and countries, while 'te' is a slightly more archaic or formal way to specify a city, often found in legal contracts.
In summary, use this word when you want to emphasize that a location is not temporary. It is the difference between a pop-up shop (which is just 'there') and a landmark institution (which is 'gevestigd'). It suggests that the entity has roots and is part of the local fabric.

De nieuwe galerie is gevestigd in een prachtig oud pakhuis.

This usage highlights how the word can bridge the gap between business and culture.
Social Standing
To be an 'established' artist (een gevestigde kunstenaar) means you have moved past the 'emerging' phase and have a consistent body of work recognized by critics.
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Using gevestigd correctly involves understanding its role as a predicate adjective or a modifier. Most commonly, it follows the verb zijn (to be). When you say 'Het bedrijf is gevestigd in Utrecht,' you are following the standard Subject + Verb + Adjective + Prepositional Phrase structure. It is important to note that while English often uses the active voice ('The company is based in...'), Dutch uses this past participle to describe a state.
Prepositional Choice
Use 'in' for general locations (in Nederland, in de stad). Use 'te' for a formal, specific city name (gevestigd te Amsterdam). The 'te' form is very common in notary documents.
When using it as an attributive adjective (placed before a noun), you must add an '-e' ending because it follows a definite article or refers to a specific entity: 'De gevestigde orde' or 'Een gevestigde onderneming'. This '-e' suffix is a crucial part of Dutch grammar for adjectives.

De gevestigde bedrijven in deze regio werken nauw samen met de universiteit.

In this context, it describes the companies as being established. If you were to say 'De bedrijven zijn gevestigd', it would mean they are located there. The nuance changes slightly based on position. You can also use the word to describe personal residence in a formal way. While 'wonen' is the common word for living somewhere, a person might be 'gevestigd' in a country for tax or legal purposes. 'Hij is als zelfstandige gevestigd in België' means he is established as a freelancer in Belgium.
Negation
To say something is not established, you would say 'niet gevestigd'. However, to describe something new, 'nieuwgevestigd' is a common compound adjective.
Another common pattern involves the duration of time. You will often see 'gevestigd' paired with 'sinds' (since). 'Gevestigd sinds 1885' is a phrase of pride for many Dutch 'hofleveranciers' (purveyors to the court).

Het restaurant, gevestigd in een oude molen, trekt veel toeristen.

Notice how the word can be used in a parenthetical clause to provide extra information about the subject. This is a very common writing style in Dutch journalism.
Word Order
In subordinate clauses, 'gevestigd' often moves to the end of the sentence: 'Ik wist niet dat het bedrijf daar gevestigd was.'
Finally, consider the metaphorical use: 'Een diep gevestigd wantrouwen' (a deeply established/rooted distrust). Here, the word describes an emotion or attitude that has become firm and difficult to remove. This shows the word's flexibility across physical and abstract domains.
If you walk through any Dutch city center, you will see gevestigd on signs, plaques, and window displays. It is the language of the 'Midden- en Kleinbedrijf' (SMEs) and large corporations alike. When a new store opens, the local newspaper might write an article titled 'Nieuwe modezaak gevestigd in de Hoogstraat'. This tells the reader that the store is now officially open and has a fixed location.
News and Media
Journalists use the term to describe the location of international organizations. 'Het Internationaal Gerechtshof is gevestigd in Den Haag' is a sentence every Dutch student learns.
In the world of finance and law, the word is ubiquitous. If you are signing a contract for a lease or a partnership, the preamble will always state where the parties are gevestigd. This is not just trivia; it determines which court has jurisdiction over the agreement.

De stichting is statutair gevestigd te Utrecht.

This specific phrase 'statutair gevestigd' means 'officially established according to the bylaws'. You will hear this in boardrooms and during legal proceedings. You will also hear it in the arts. A museum curator might describe an artist as 'een gevestigde waarde' (an established value/asset). This means the artist is no longer a risk; their work is a guaranteed contribution to the canon. In everyday conversation, it is less common for personal homes—people just say 'Ik woon in...'—but if someone is talking about their professional practice, they might say 'Mijn praktijk is gevestigd aan huis' (My practice is based at home).
Radio and Podcasts
Business podcasts frequently use the word when introducing guests: 'Onze gast van vandaag is de CEO van een in Eindhoven gevestigd technologiebedrijf.'
The word also appears in historical contexts. When visiting old castles or fortresses, you might see signs explaining which noble families were gevestigd there in the 17th century. It gives a sense of historical residence and ownership.

Eeuwenlang was de adel gevestigd op dit landgoed.

Online and Tech
Even in the digital age, websites must list their physical address. Look at the 'Contact' or 'Colofon' page of a Dutch website, and you will see 'Gevestigd in: [Address]'.
In summary, gevestigd is the word of record, the word of authority, and the word of permanence in the Dutch language.
English speakers learning Dutch often make a few predictable errors with gevestigd. The most common is using it as a direct replacement for 'living' (wonen). You would rarely say 'Ik ben gevestigd in dit huis' unless you are speaking in a very formal or legalistic tone. To avoid sounding like a robot or a lawyer, stick to 'Ik woon in...' for your personal residence.
Mistake: Confusing 'Gevestigd' with 'Vastgesteld'
'Vastgesteld' means 'determined' or 'fixed' (like a price or a date). While both imply something 'fixed', 'gevestigd' is for location/status, and 'vastgesteld' is for facts/decisions.
Another mistake is the preposition. English speakers often want to use 'op' (on) because they think of a company being 'on' a certain street. However, in Dutch, a company is gevestigd aan a street or gevestigd in a city. Saying 'gevestigd op de Hoogstraat' is slightly non-standard; 'aan de Hoogstraat' is the correct way to specify the street.

Fout: Het kantoor is gevestigd op deze weg.
Goed: Het kantoor is gevestigd aan deze weg.

Spelling is another hurdle. Because Dutch past participles can end in 'd' or 't' based on the stem, learners often write 'gevestigt'. Remember 't kofschip: the stem of 'vestigen' is 'vestig'. Since 'g' is not in 't kofschip, the ending must be 'd'. A stylistic mistake is overusing the word in informal contexts. If you are telling a friend where a new cafe is, saying 'Het is gevestigd in de buurt' sounds overly grand. Just say 'Het zit in de buurt' or 'Het is in de buurt'. Use gevestigd when you want to sound more official or when writing.
Adjective Agreement
Forgetting the '-e' in 'De gevestigde orde' is a common B1-level mistake. Whenever 'gevestigd' comes before a noun with 'de' or 'het', add that 'e'.
Finally, do not confuse gevestigd with 'geplaatst'. 'Geplaatst' means 'placed' or 'posted' (like an advertisement). While a building is 'geplaatst' (built/placed) on a plot of land, the business inside is gevestigd there.

De machine is geplaatst in de fabriek, maar het bedrijf is gevestigd in de stad.

Understanding these nuances will help you sound more like a native speaker and less like a translation app.
To truly master gevestigd, you should know its synonyms and how they differ in nuance. The most common alternative is gelegen. While gevestigd focuses on the 'establishment' or 'entity', gelegen focuses on the physical 'lying' or 'location' of a place. You would say a hotel is 'mooi gelegen' (beautifully situated) but 'gevestigd' in a certain city.
Gevestigd vs. Gehuisvest
'Gehuisvest' means 'housed'. It is used when an organization is given a place to stay, often implying a specific building. 'De bibliotheek is gehuisvest in het oude stadhuis' emphasizes the building itself.
Another synonym is gesitueerd. This is a direct loan from French/Latin and is very formal. It is often used in real estate descriptions: 'De woning is gesitueerd op het zuiden' (The house is situated/facing south). Gevestigd is rarely used for compass directions.

Vergelijking:
1. Het bedrijf is gevestigd in Parijs (Official).
2. Het kantoor is gehuisvest in een wolkenkrabber (Building-focused).

For metaphorical use, you might use verankerd (anchored). If a tradition is 'diep verankerd' in a culture, it is even stronger than 'gevestigd'. It implies it cannot be moved. In informal settings, the verb zitten (to sit) is the ultimate alternative. 'Waar zit jullie kantoor?' is much more common in a casual chat than 'Waar is uw kantoor gevestigd?'.
Gevestigd vs. Wonend
'Wonend' is for people living somewhere. 'Gevestigd' is for entities or professionals in their official capacity. A doctor is 'gevestigd' as a GP, but 'wonend' in a suburban house.
When talking about a reputation, erkend (recognized) is a good alternative. 'Een erkend vakman' is similar to 'een gevestigde naam', but 'erkend' implies official certification.

Zij is een gevestigde auteur in het genre van de misdaadroman.

This implies she has many books and a loyal following. Using 'gevestigd' here elevates the subject's status.
Antonyms
Opposites include 'startend' (starting), 'nieuw' (new), or 'tijdelijk' (temporary). A 'pop-up' store is the opposite of a 'gevestigde' store.
By choosing between these alternatives, you can control the formality and focus of your Dutch sentences.

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1

De bakker is gevestigd in de stad.

The bakery is located in the city.

Basic subject-verb-adjective structure.

2

Is het museum hier gevestigd?

Is the museum located here?

Question form using inversion.

3

Mijn bank is gevestigd in Utrecht.

My bank is located in Utrecht.

Possessive pronoun + noun.

4

Het kantoor is gevestigd in Nederland.

The office is located in the Netherlands.

Using 'in' for a country.

5

De winkel is daar gevestigd.

The shop is located there.

Adverb of place 'daar'.

6

De school is gevestigd in een groot gebouw.

The school is located in a large building.

Adjective 'groot' modifying the noun.

7

Onze club is hier gevestigd.

Our club is located here.

Plural possessive 'onze'.

8

De markt is gevestigd op het plein.

The market is located on the square.

Preposition 'op' for a square.

1

Het bedrijf is sinds 2010 in Rotterdam gevestigd.

The company has been located in Rotterdam since 2010.

Use of 'sinds' for duration.

2

Wij zijn gevestigd aan de Kerkstraat 5.

We are located at 5 Kerkstraat.

Using 'aan' for a street address.

3

De nieuwe bibliotheek is nu gevestigd in het centrum.

The new library is now located in the center.

Adverb 'nu' indicating a change.

4

Zijn zij gevestigd in dit dorp?

Are they located in this village?

Third person plural pronoun 'zij'.

5

Het restaurant is gevestigd in een oud huis.

The restaurant is located in an old house.

Adjective 'oud' before the noun.

6

De dokter is gevestigd in de buurt.

The doctor is located in the neighborhood.

Definite article 'de buurt'.

7

Het hoofdkantoor is gevestigd in Brussel.

The headquarters is located in Brussels.

Compound noun 'hoofdkantoor'.

8

Deze firma is gevestigd in Duitsland.

This firm is located in Germany.

Demonstrative pronoun 'deze'.

1

De onderneming is statutair gevestigd te Den Haag.

The enterprise is legally established in The Hague.

Formal use of 'te' and 'statutair'.

2

Hij is een gevestigde naam in de modewereld.

He is an established name in the fashion world.

Attributive use with '-e' ending.

3

De stichting is gevestigd in een monumentaal pand.

The foundation is located in a monumental building.

Describing a specific type of building.

4

Veel internationale organisaties zijn gevestigd in deze stad.

Many international organizations are located in this city.

Plural subject and verb.

5

De praktijk is gevestigd aan huis.

The practice is based at home.

Idiomatic 'aan huis'.

6

Het bedrijf is niet langer gevestigd in dit land.

The company is no longer located in this country.

Negation with 'niet langer'.

7

De galerie is gevestigd in een voormalige fabriek.

The gallery is located in a former factory.

Adjective 'voormalige' (former).

8

Onze vereniging is gevestigd in Utrecht.

Our association is located in Utrecht.

Noun 'vereniging' (association).

1

De gevestigde orde verzet zich tegen de nieuwe plannen.

The establishment is resisting the new plans.

Using 'gevestigde orde' as a collective noun.

2

Het wantrouwen is diep gevestigd in de lokale cultuur.

The distrust is deeply established in the local culture.

Metaphorical use for abstract concepts.

3

De multinational is gevestigd in een belastingparadijs.

The multinational is established in a tax haven.

Political/Economic context.

4

Zij is een gevestigde auteur van historische romans.

She is an established author of historical novels.

Describing professional status.

5

Het recht op privacy is stevig gevestigd in de wet.

The right to privacy is firmly established in the law.

Legal context for rights.

6

De universiteit is gevestigd op een moderne campus.

The university is located on a modern campus.

Preposition 'op' for a campus.

7

Deze traditie is al eeuwenlang in de regio gevestigd.

This tradition has been established in the region for centuries.

Duration with 'eeuwenlang'.

8

Het kantoor is nu tijdelijk gevestigd in een ander pand.

The office is now temporarily located in another building.

Adverb 'tijdelijk' (temporarily).

1

De gevestigde belangen maken hervormingen nagenoeg onmogelijk.

Vested interests make reforms virtually impossible.

Abstract usage: 'gevestigde belangen'.

2

De kunstenaar heeft zich definitief gevestigd als een grootmeester.

The artist has definitively established himself as a master.

Reflexive verb 'zich vestigen' used as a past participle.

3

Het instituut is gevestigd in het grensgebied tussen twee landen.

The institute is located in the border area between two countries.

Precise geographical description.

4

Zijn reputatie als expert is nu onomstotelijk gevestigd.

His reputation as an expert is now irrefutably established.

Using 'onomstotelijk' (irrefutable).

5

De kolonisten waren al snel gevestigd in de nieuwe gebieden.

The colonists were soon settled in the new territories.

Historical context of settling.

6

De firma is gevestigd in een van de meest prestigieuze wijken.

The firm is located in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods.

Superlative 'meest prestigieuze'.

7

Het wantrouwen jegens de overheid is diep gevestigd.

Distrust towards the government is deeply rooted.

Preposition 'jegens' (towards - formal).

8

De gevestigde machten proberen hun invloed te behouden.

The established powers are trying to maintain their influence.

Using 'machten' (powers).

1

De gevestigdheid van deze sociale normen wordt zelden betwist.

The established nature of these social norms is rarely contested.

Noun form 'gevestigdheid'.

2

De onderneming, gevestigd te Rotterdam, wordt thans geliquideerd.

The company, established in Rotterdam, is currently being liquidated.

High formal register with 'thans'.

3

Het is een diep in de psyche gevestigd verlangen.

It is a desire deeply established in the psyche.

Psychological/Philosophical context.

4

De gevestigde orde ziet elke innovatie als een existentiële bedreiging.

The establishment views every innovation as an existential threat.

Complex sociopolitical analysis.

5

Gevestigd in een tijdperk van onzekerheid, bood het instituut stabiliteit.

Established in an era of uncertainty, the institute offered stability.

Participial phrase starting the sentence.

6

De claim is gevestigd op een wankele juridische basis.

The claim is established on a shaky legal foundation.

Metaphorical 'gevestigd op'.

7

De adel was van oudsher gevestigd in de oostelijke provincies.

The nobility was traditionally established in the eastern provinces.

Using 'van oudsher' (traditionally/from of old).

8

Zijn gezag is door jarenlange ervaring stevig gevestigd.

His authority is firmly established through years of experience.

Passive voice with 'door'.

よく使う組み合わせ

gevestigd in
gevestigd aan
gevestigd te
gevestigde orde
gevestigde naam
gevestigde waarde
statutair gevestigd
diep gevestigd
internationaal gevestigd
stevig gevestigd

よく使うフレーズ

Zich vestigen

— To settle down or set up a business.

Wij gaan ons vestigen in Frankrijk.

Een record vestigen

— To set a new record (sports/stats).

Hij heeft een nieuw wereldrecord gevestigd.

De aandacht vestigen op

— To draw attention to something.

Ik wil graag de aandacht vestigen op dit probleem.

Gevestigde belangen

— Vested interests.

Gevestigde belangen houden de verandering tegen.

Een gevestigde kunstenaar

— An established artist.

Zij is een gevestigde kunstenaar met veel exposities.

Gevestigd zijn als

— To be established/certified as a professional.

Hij is gevestigd als huisarts.

Nieuwgevestigd

— Recently established.

Het is een nieuwgevestigd bedrijf in de regio.

Lokaal gevestigd

— Locally based.

Wij werken alleen met lokaal gevestigde leveranciers.

Vast gevestigd

— Firmly established.

De gewoonte is inmiddels vast gevestigd.

Gevestigd in het hart van

— Located in the heart of (a city).

Gevestigd in het hart van de stad.

慣用句と表現

"De gevestigde orde"

— The group of people or institutions that hold power in a society and are traditional.

De jongeren rebelleren tegen de gevestigde orde.

formal/political
"Een gevestigde naam zijn"

— To be very well known and respected in a particular field.

In de architectuur is hij een gevestigde naam.

neutral
"Zijn naam is gevestigd"

— His reputation is now secure and famous.

Na dat succes was zijn naam definitief gevestigd.

neutral
"Gevestigde waarden"

— Things or people that have proven their worth over a long time.

We moeten niet alleen naar vernieuwing kijken, maar ook naar de gevestigde waarden.

formal
"De aandacht op zich vestigen"

— To make everyone look at you or notice you.

Met zijn vreemde kleding vestigde hij de aandacht op zich.

neutral
"Een blik vestigen op"

— To look at something specifically.

Hij vestigde zijn blik op de horizon.

literary
"De hoop vestigen op"

— To put one's hope in something or someone.

Zij vestigden al hun hoop op de nieuwe medicijnen.

neutral
"Zich ergens vestigen"

— To move to a place and start living or working there permanently.

De familie vestigde zich in een klein dorpje.

neutral
"Een gevestigd feit"

— A well-established fact.

Het is een gevestigd feit dat de aarde rond is.

formal
"Gevestigde machten"

— The existing powers that be.

De gevestigde machten willen hun privileges niet opgeven.

formal
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