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undertow in Polish

undertow in Polish is prąd przeciwny podpowierzchniowy, podłoże emocjonalne — undertow means a strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.

undertow in Polish

prąd przeciwny podpowierzchniowy
noun
A short-range flow of water returning seaward from the waves breaking on the shore.
podłoże emocjonalne
noun
(by extension) A feeling that runs contrary to one's normal one.

What does "undertow" mean?

  1. noun A strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.
    "Swimmers were warned about a dangerous undertow near the pier."
  2. noun A hidden feeling or force that runs contrary to the more obvious mood or situation.
    "Beneath the celebration there was an undertow of tension between the two families."
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undertow in a sentence

  • Swimmers were warned about a dangerous undertow near the pier.
  • Beneath the celebration there was an undertow of tension between the two families.

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What is "undertow" in Polish?

"undertow" in Polish is prąd przeciwny podpowierzchniowy, podłoże emocjonalne. undertow means: A strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.

How do you use "undertow" in a sentence?

Example: "Swimmers were warned about a dangerous undertow near the pier." In Polish, "undertow" is prąd przeciwny podpowierzchniowy, podłoże emocjonalne.

Are there other ways to say "undertow" in Polish?

Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "undertow": prąd przeciwny podpowierzchniowy, podłoże emocjonalne.

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