po ptokach

Polish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, “after birds”. The word ptokach is a nonstandard spelling which reflects the regional pronunciation of the word ptakach.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pɔ ˈptɔ.kax/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔkax

Phrase

po ptokach

  1. (colloquial, idiomatic) water under the bridge (something in the past that cannot be controlled or undone but must be accepted, forgiven, or forgotten)

Further reading
  • po ptokach in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • po ptokach in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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