satsen

Satsen is the definite form of the Swedish noun sats, a word with several related senses across different domains. In grammar, sats denotes a clause or sentence. The definite form satsen refers to a particular clause or sentence, and it is common in discussions of syntax. Typical terms built from sats include huvudsats (main clause) and bisats (subordinate clause).

In mathematics and logic, sats means a proposition or theorem. The definite form satsen is used when referring to a specific theorem, for example Satsen om triangeln or Pythagoras sats (the Pythagorean theorem). The word thus functions as a label for formal, verifiable statements within a theory.

In music, sats is used for a movement of a multi-movement work, such as a symphony or a sonata. Here satsen would denote a particular movement, for instance den första satsen (the first movement). This sense is common in concert programs and musicology.

The term’s meaning therefore depends on context, with core commonality in denoting a discrete unit within a larger structure: a linguistic unit, a mathematical assertion, or a musical section. Svenska learners and readers encountering satsen should consider surrounding terms to determine whether the reference is grammatical, mathematical, or musical.