Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, on [the] side.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /na ˈbɔ.ku/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Syllabification: na bo‧ku

Adverb

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na boku (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) on one side, to one side, aside (situated to one side or out of the way)
  2. (idiomatic) on the side, unofficially
  3. (idiomatic) apart, aloof
    Synonyms: z dala, z daleka

Further reading

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