Na pusty żołądek
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What it means
Literally “on an empty stomach.” Means without having eaten — “on an empty stomach.” Used both literally and figuratively (doing something without proper preparation).
Vocabulary
- pusty — empty
- żołądek — stomach
Grammar note
'Na pusty żołądek' uses the accusative of 'pusty żołądek' after 'na' — circumstance.
Cultural context
Similar to 'na czczo' but more colloquial — 'na czczo' is the medical/formal term, 'na pusty żołądek' is everyday speech.
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