No. 16,059 in Polish
tyłkach
"Tyłkach" is the plural locative form of "tyłek," meaning "buttocks" or "backsides."
In a sentence
Dzieciom trudno usiedzieć na tyłkach podczas lekcji.
It's hard for kids to sit still on their bottoms during class.
Here, 'tyłkach' refers to 'bottoms,' representing the physical body part typically used for sitting.
Mamy dużo pracy, ale nie ma czasu na siedzenie na tyłkach.
We have a lot of work, but there's no time to sit on our bottoms.
In this case, 'tyłkach' is used figuratively to imply inactivity or laziness.
Zawsze musisz zajmować się problemami na tyłkach innych.
You always have to deal with problems caused by others' actions.
Contextually, 'tyłkach' refers to metaphorical problems or issues associated with other people, showing cultural linguistic nuance.
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