This is the 4763rd most frequent Polish word.
obstawia
"Obstawia" means "bets" or "supports" depending on context.
Here, 'obstawia' means 'bets' or 'predicts', demonstrating its usage in talking about predictions or assumptions.
Maria obstawia, że jej drużyna wygra turniej.
Maria bets that her team will win the tournament.
In this sentence, the related verb form 'obstawianiu' refers to making wagers, connected to financial or gambling contexts.
Przy obstawianiu zakładów, należy być ostrożnym.
When placing bets, one must be careful.
In this passive construction, 'obstawia się' conveys the sense of a general assumption, providing an impersonal tone.