polski.directory

[ Learn Polish. All resources, one place. ]
  • Listen

    What it means

    Literally “by gestures / in sign language.” Means communicating through gestures, sign language, or mime — when words aren’t possible or understood. “By signs,” “in sign language,” “through gestures.”

    Vocabulary

    • mig — gesture, sign; wink

    Grammar note

    'Na migi' uses the accusative plural of 'mig' after 'na' — manner of communication.

    Cultural context

    Used both for actual sign language and for the universal experience of communicating with someone who doesn't speak your language — through gestures and mime.

    Beginner

Noticed a typo, a wrong translation, or anything that doesn't look right? We'd love to fix it — just let us know via the contact page. Thank you!

More Polish idioms

  • Literally "one's whole life flew past before the eyes," this phrase describes the vivid, involuntary …
    Intermediate
  • Literally "for an example," na przykład is the standard Polish phrase for "for example" or "for …
    Beginner
  • Literally "in the last/recent times," ostatnimi czasy is a common temporal phrase meaning "lately," …
    Beginner
  • Literally "in the manner of Judas," this adverb describes acting in a treacherous, backstabbing way …
    Intermediate