pod prąd

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “against [the] current”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɔt ˈprɔnt/
• Syllabification: pod prąd

Adjective

pod prąd (not comparable, no derived adverb)

1. (idiomatic, nautical) upstream (taking place in the direction opposite to the current)

   Synonyms: pod wiatr, pod włos

2. (idiomatic) upstream (proceeding in the direction opposite to that of the street)

   Synonyms: pod wiatr, pod włos

3. (idiomatic) acting against the grain (behaving contrary to what is expected)

   Synonyms: pod wiatr, pod włos

4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pod,‎ prąd.

Adverb

pod prąd (not comparable)

1. (idiomatic) against the grain (contrary to what is expected)

   Synonyms: pod wiatr, pod włos

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pod,‎ prąd.

Further reading

• pod prąd in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
• pod prąd in Polish dictionaries at PWN