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Questions & Answers about Dat is vast goed.
I thought vast meant "fixed" or "stuck". Why is it translated as "definitely" here?
You are right that as an adjective, vast means "fixed", "solid", or "stuck". However, when used as an adverb like in this sentence, it means "probably", "surely", or "I safely assume". It shows that the speaker is highly confident that things are fine.
Could I use zeker instead of vast in this sentence?
Yes, you could say Dat is zeker goed. Both words express certainty. Vast often carries a feeling of "I safely assume it is", while zeker means "certainly". You will often hear Dutch speakers combine them into vast en zeker to mean "absolutely sure".
Why is goed translated as "fine" instead of "good"?
While goed literally means "good", it is the standard word Dutch speakers use for "fine", "okay", or "alright" when approving of a situation, answering a request, or agreeing to a plan.