Word
Vi satser på planen.
Meaning
We back the plan.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Course
Questions & Answers about Vi satser på planen.
What does satser på mean here?
Å satse på is a very common Norwegian expression. It can mean things like:
- to go for
- to count on
- to rely on
- to back
- to bet on
In Vi satser på planen, it suggests that we are choosing the plan, trusting the plan, or going ahead with the plan, depending on context.
The important thing is that satser på works as a unit here, not just satser by itself.
Why is there a på after satser?
Because å satse på is the normal expression. The preposition på is part of how this verb is used when you say what someone is counting on or choosing.
So:
- satse på noe = to rely on / go for / bet on something
- satse på noen = to rely on / back someone
You usually need to learn this as a set phrase: å satse på.
What form is satser?