na opak

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “on [the] reverse”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /naˈɔ.pak/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔpak

Adverb

na opak (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) amiss, awry
    Synonyms: à rebours, na odwrót, na wspak, odwrotnie

Usage notes

Typically used in verb phrases such as być na opak, zrobić na opak, or coś poszło na opak.

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