Na czworakach
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What it means
Literally “on the fours.” This describes the physical position of crawling on hands and knees. It is used for babies who aren’t walking yet, or adults who are forced to crawl (e.g., through a low tunnel or after a heavy night out).
Vocabulary
- cztery — four
- raczkować — to crawl (like a baby)
Grammar note
'Czworakach' is the locative plural of 'czworak' (an archaic/specific term for a four-legged being or a set of four).
Cultural context
"Chodzić na czworakach" is the standard verb phrase for this action.
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