на ногах

Russian

Etymology

Literally, “on the legs”. Compare the same construction in Dutch op de been, German auf den Beinen.

Adverb

на нога́х • (na nogáx)

1. standing; upright
2. walking

   Я весь день на ногах.

   Ja vesʹ denʹ na nogax.

   I am standing (or walking) the whole day.

3. up; awake; having got up