Polish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Literally, to catch wind in the sails.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈwa.pat͡ɕ ˈvjatr v ˈʐa.ɡlɛ/
  • Syllabification: ła‧pać wiatr w ża‧gle

Verb

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łapać wiatr w żagle impf (perfective złapać wiatr w żagle)

  1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to catch a wave (to derive benefit from a fortunate opportunity)

Conjugation

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Conjugation of łapać wiatr w żagle: see łapać.

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