From the news today:
Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel setzt nach dem Brüsseler Gipfel-Streit mit Polen weiter auf enge und freundschaftliche Beziehungen zu dem Nachbarland
She did what exactly?
2007-06-25 20:02:33 · 3 answers · asked by Alexander T 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
"auf etwas setzen" originally means to wager money on something - so the metaphor means that, even after the fight at the Brussels summit, she is continuing to put her trust in close and friendly relations to the neighbouruing country
2007-06-25 22:06:59 · answer #1 · answered by Sterz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel continues to emphasise that the Brussels Gipfel Arguement With Poland Be overcome and build a close and friendly relations with the neighboring country
2007-06-25 21:47:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In that context, I would say "to continue to aim for", "to focus at further".
2007-06-25 20:20:33 · answer #3 · answered by Erik Van Thienen 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋