This is the 4763rd most frequent Dutch word.
fast
The Dutch word "vast" means "firm," "steady," or "fixed" in English.
The word 'snel' is used to denote high speed or rapid movement.
De auto rijdt heel snel.
The car is going very fast.
The word 'vast' is used here as an adverb meaning 'surely' or 'certainly.'
Ze zal vast veel succes hebben met haar examen.
She will surely have much success with her exam.
The word 'vast' in this sentence means 'secure' or 'firmly attached.'