aback in Polish
aback in Polish is do tyłu, wstecz, bieg wsteczny — aback means used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.
aback in Polish
do tyłu
(archaic, Geordie) Towards the back or rear; backwards. [First attested prior to 1150.]
wstecz
(archaic, Geordie) Towards the back or rear; backwards. [First attested prior to 1150.]
bieg wsteczny
(nautical) Backward against the mast; said of the sails when pressed by the wind from the "wrong" (forward) side, or of a ship when its sails are set that way. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
z tyłu
(nautical) Backward against the mast; said of the sails when pressed by the wind from the "wrong" (forward) side, or of a ship when its sails are set that way. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
What does "aback" mean?
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adv Used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.
"She was taken aback by how blunt his comment was."
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aback in a sentence
- She was taken aback by how blunt his comment was.
- I was a bit taken aback when he showed up uninvited.
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What is "aback" in Polish?
"aback" in Polish is do tyłu, wstecz, bieg wsteczny. aback means: Used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.
How do you use "aback" in a sentence?
Example: "She was taken aback by how blunt his comment was." In Polish, "aback" is do tyłu, wstecz, bieg wsteczny.
Are there other ways to say "aback" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 4 translations listed for "aback": do tyłu, wstecz, bieg wsteczny, z tyłu.
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