na klęczkach

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “in [the] kneeling position”.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /naˈklɛnt͡ʂ.kax/
Rhymes: -ɛnt͡ʂkax

Adverb

na klęczkach (not comparable)

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see na,‎ klęczki.
(idiomatic) fawningly, obsequiously, servilely
Synonyms: czołobitnie, pokornie

Related terms

adjective

klęczny

nouns

verbs

klęczeć impf
klękać impf
klękiwać impf
klęknąć pf

Further reading

na klęczkach in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
na klęczkach in Polish dictionaries at PWN

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