na fali

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “on [the] wave [of]”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /naˈfa.li/
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  • Rhymes: -ali

Adjective

na fali (not comparable, no derived adverb)

  1. (colloquial, idiomatic, postpositive) on fire, on a roll (achieving success)
    Synonyms: modny, popularny
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see na,‎ fala.

Preposition

na fali

  1. (idiomatic) on the wave of [+genitive]
    Synonym: w związku z
    Tym bardziej że na fali zainteresowania religijnym życiem Afrykanów na jaw wychodziły kolejne przerażające sprawy. ― All the more so as more horrifying cases came to light on the wave of interest in the religious life of Africans.

Further reading
  • na fali in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • na fali in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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