No. 4,763 in Polish
obstawia
"Obstawia" means "bets" or "supports" depending on context.
In a sentence
Maria obstawia, że jej drużyna wygra turniej.
Maria bets that her team will win the tournament.
Here, 'obstawia' means 'bets' or 'predicts', demonstrating its usage in talking about predictions or assumptions.
Przy obstawianiu zakładów, należy być ostrożnym.
When placing bets, one must be careful.
In this sentence, the related verb form 'obstawianiu' refers to making wagers, connected to financial or gambling contexts.
Obstawia się, że decyzja zostanie ogłoszona jutro.
It is believed that the decision will be announced tomorrow.
In this passive construction, 'obstawia się' conveys the sense of a general assumption, providing an impersonal tone.
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