Na antenie
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What it means
Literally “on the antenna.” This is the professional term used in broadcasting to indicate that a person or program is currently being transmitted live to an audience.
Vocabulary
- antena — antenna / aerial
- nadawać — to broadcast
- na żywo — live
Grammar note
'Antenie' is the locative singular of 'antena'. It indicates a state/location.
Cultural context
When a radio host is speaking to a caller, they might say: "Jesteś na antenie!" (You are on the air!).
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