This is the 71st most frequent Norwegian word.
satt
"Sat" (past tense of "sit") or "placed."
Here, 'satt' is used metaphorically, implying being stationary or unable to move due to external circumstances.
Hun satt fast i trafikken og kom for sent.
She got stuck in traffic and arrived late.
In this context, 'satt' is part of the phrasal verb 'satt opp', meaning 'set up' or 'assembled', altering its meaning in the construction.
Vi satt opp hyllene sammen i går.
We set up the shelves together yesterday.
In this sentence, 'satt' is the past tense of the verb 'å sitte', which means 'to sit'. It indicates a stationary position in the past.