на ногах

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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