This is the 3235th most frequent Dutch word.
gestelde
"Gestelde" means "posed," "stated," or "set" depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'gestelde' refers to questions that have been posed or stated, functioning as an adjective derived from the verb 'stellen', meaning 'to pose' or 'to ask'.
De gestelde vragen zijn niet eenvoudig te beantwoorden.
The stated questions are not easy to answer.
Here, 'gestelde' is used to modify 'doelen' (goals), indicating that the goals have been established or defined.
Zij hebben gestelde doelen bereikt door hard te werken.
They have achieved set goals through hard work.
In this context, 'gestelde' describes the scenario as presented or outlined, adhering to a formal usage.