pod prąd

Polish

Etymology

Literally, against [the] current.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɔtˈprɔnt/
  • Rhymes: -ɔtprɔnt

Adjective

pod prąd (not comparable, no derived adverb)

  1. (idiomatic, nautical) upstream (taking place in the direction opposite to the current)
    Synonyms: pod wiatr, pod włos
  2. (idiomatic) upstream (proceeding in the direction opposite to that of the street)
    Synonyms: pod wiatr, pod włos
  3. (idiomatic) acting against the grain (behaving contrary to what is expected)
    Synonyms: pod wiatr, pod włos
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pod, prąd.

Adverb

pod prąd (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) against the grain (contrary to what is expected)
    Synonyms: pod wiatr, pod włos
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pod, prąd.

Further reading

  • pod prąd in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • pod prąd in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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