на ногах

Russian

Etymology

Literally, “on the legs”. Compare the same construction in Dutch op de been, German auf den Beinen.

Adverb

на нога́х • (na nogáx)

  1. standing; upright
  2. walking
    Я весь день на ногах.
    Ja vesʹ denʹ na nogax.
    I am standing (or walking) the whole day.
  3. up; awake; having got up
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