Language / Why Polish people use so many words to describe a situation? [122]

I must admit that congratulations in has a certain ring to it but congratulations on is correct. Maybe because we often use in + gerund

Language / Why Polish people use so many words to describe a situation? [122]

Yeah, a Welsh abbreviation has 20 characters! LOL

Language / Why Polish people use so many words to describe a situation? [122]

Ask the native speakers here, Magda. This type of discussion or this type of a discussion, which is correct?

Go on, I dare you. No offence to any Poles out there but I've found that even the most qualified of teachers make a pig's ear of articles.

Back to the thread, I don't find that Poles are overly descriptive.

Language / Why Polish people use so many words to describe a situation? [122]

How many phrasal verbs do you find in the Polish language? Old Norse, hello hello.

Many words that are Germanic are usually shorter. We had 7 main languages in Britannia from 1400 to 1700 ok, how many languages here in Poland?

Congratulations ON, yes, sorry, I typed it too quickly. If you look at some other posts, I often hit the I instead of the O. They are so close.

At least I didn't publish my mistake like those clowns above, LOL

Language / Why Polish people use so many words to describe a situation? [122]

LOL, spoken with the wisdom of a Greek :)

Facility - warunki, udogodnienia, możliwość, funkcja, budynek.

Congratulations on finding an exception, you seem to have found some energy.

Language / Why Polish people use so many words to describe a situation? [122]

Well, good for you ;) Sorry, just think about it. This type of something, repeat something. Type of what? Type of discussion. Are you a native Pole btw, Magda?

Type of 'a' discussion is ludicrous.

Language / Why Polish people use so many words to describe a situation? [122]

Kosz, one word in Polish, has at least 3 different meanings in English. Litter, bin, basket, basket ball, brushing sb off, carry-cot or even hamper.

English has a much wider application

You forgot about tour guide or courier, Magda

Language / Why Polish people use so many words to describe a situation? [122]

WOW, big mistake right there. You take it as given that they are right. Comical error!! I've had this before, only to shoot the other member down.

So, translate pilot from Polish into English for me, please

Language / Why Polish people use so many words to describe a situation? [122]

You were doing so well Switezianka. You are smart so please be so.

What does linguistics mean?

Language / Why Polish people use so many words to describe a situation? [122]

This sort of discussion, not this sort of a discussion. I said English has a word for "almost everything". Does that mean everything to you? You don't know what sub-classifies means? God help me if you are my translator! I even gave some examples, you clearly wanted a cheap hack and didn't even read it.

No, I know the difference between aspective forms. I'm fully aware what tłumaczyć means. I see you have a mac poppy as your avatar, is this where your humour comes from? Translation implies that you have a large vocab and knowledge of words, you haven't shown me that you do.

JustysiaS, right on as ever :) Respect!!

USA, Canada / The 2nd Amendment (USA), the right to own guns [261]

I agree, it boils down to the responsibility of the parents. The ineptitude of the few shouldn't jeopardise the democracy of the many. However, governments prove this to be wrong time and again, oops.

Language / Why Polish people use so many words to describe a situation? [122]

You are having a laugh Magdalena. Rather naive, wow, what a long refutation you wrote. Where should I start? Then go and take it up with linguistics experts as they write much the same.

OH, edit time, I've just seem plk123's post, good to see that he was equally impressed by this 'translator'. I'm also qualified to do translating but I don't profess to be that good at it.

USA, Canada / The 2nd Amendment (USA), the right to own guns [261]

Variety is the spice of life!

USA, Canada / The 2nd Amendment (USA), the right to own guns [261]

Better a Pat than an expat, right? LOL

USA, Canada / The 2nd Amendment (USA), the right to own guns [261]

United but embracing diversity, nice ideal. There is diversity in America, as can be seen through the lack of uniformity in gun laws across the states and also capital punishment. Americans, however, will feel much more American than Europeans feel European. To me, I'm European by default. I'm Scottish, I was brought up and raised there, I love our culture and traditions.

So, one up for the Americans that they can better inculcate a feeling of identity.

USA, Canada / The 2nd Amendment (USA), the right to own guns [261]

I didn't dispute that the world had milked America either, it's true. Now you are speaking sense, protect your own borders, this I agree with.

I really failed to see how fighting abroad, under dubious premises, helps the safety of mainland Americans.

However, it's partly self-induced. The Land of Opportunity, why wouldn't people flock their in their droves? The idea of the self-made man found pride of place in America but reality is starting to bite for many standard Americans.

USA, Canada / The 2nd Amendment (USA), the right to own guns [261]

Diplomacy, yes. Sorry Pat19, I wasn't angry really when I wrote that.

I'm not offended at all. I was in a bad mood the other day too and tried to burn people. It happens dude, chill.

I do actually agree with you on many things and disagree on others. Read the Kaczyński convoy thread and you will see.

I don't think it's the business of Europeans in general but this is a forum after all. We have some (albeit small) influence as many Europeans go to America which helps generate revenue in your economy. Also, many Americans are of European descent.

USA, Canada / The 2nd Amendment (USA), the right to own guns [261]

Sledz, you will also find that I'm level-headed. Please feel free to point out all the 'nonsense' that I write, there seems to be a lot of it. Pick stuff from other threads.

I agree with you that Europe isn't doing enough to protect Europe, but it still remains our matter. If you have read my other threads, you'd know that I agree that we are all talk. Ask Matthias if you remember him. We are still fighting terrorism, hehehe. Did somebody say phony? ;)

Also, as Franek himself said, and I will quote him if need be, what gave America the right to be the world police? Ask him, if he's honest then he'll admit to having said that.

Russia attacked Georgia, try the other way around. Germany sent warships to the area, hardly an act of cowardice. Clever Americans believe in diplomacy (although I know its limitations)

Hardly an ouch, sorry.

USA, Canada / The 2nd Amendment (USA), the right to own guns [261]

Wahldo, spot on!! Maybe it's a difference in mentality? I like playing Devil's Advocate, I was encouraged to do so at university. I do this with my students here and they like it. I've found that those who are too opinionated are 'awkward'.

USA, Canada / The 2nd Amendment (USA), the right to own guns [261]

Aha, so if America decides to talk about nuking Iran, it's none of the global community's business? Well, it's none of your business what Europe should be doing about protecting Europeans!! This friggin 'shield' shows up, come off it!! Yes, I had politicians in mind Franek, and I know you know that.

This is a discussion. When it becomes an AMERICAN ONLY thread, I'll bail out gracefully. It's not an American forum let me remind you.

Aha, when the day comes for the EU to become very powerful, mark my words, the 'average' American will change their tune.

Sledz, that has been the case but that's my business. Also, you don't know my work schedule so butt out.

USA, Canada / The 2nd Amendment (USA), the right to own guns [261]

18 hours a day, I don't think so. This is my down time. I do a lot of different things during the day. Again, you ducked my question.

Maybe I should be out drinking copious amounts of alcohol, how does that sit with you?

Let's put it out there to other forum members, do I write crap? Go on, ask people, some will agree with you for sure but...

USA, Canada / The 2nd Amendment (USA), the right to own guns [261]

Aha, so it's ok for an American to concern himself with so many issues around the world but not for Europeans to concern themselves with anything American?

History / UPA barbarian murders on Polish and Jewish neighbors during WW2 [150]

Hello, this is 2008, hello

USA, Canada / The 2nd Amendment (USA), the right to own guns [261]

Because you haven't shot anybody, doesn't mean others haven't and is FAR from a refutation of what Pat19 said.

History / UPA barbarian murders on Polish and Jewish neighbors during WW2 [150]

I agree with BB, it's not a case of forgetting, more about manipulating it til time immemorial. The Duck Brothers really poured it on thick to extract concessions in the EU.

The whole raison d'etre of the EU is to build on solidarity and strengthen ties. Pointing fingers, especially at Ukraine in today's current climate, would be counterproductive. Bear grudges silently and let governments build on cordial cooperation.

Life / Polish Work Ethics: One guy working, 5 others watching? [19]

Switezianka, that was priceless. You deserve an award for saying that. The classic, 'we deserve it' approach. Totally negating the idea of a meritocracy.

There is a lot of standing around but I saw that in the UK too. A lot of Brits are far from industrious too.

Work / How much Poles earn compared to foreigners! [29]

How crappy my arguments are, Greg? Facts are facts. Regardless of what 'policies' are put into place, the goods ARE more expensive in many other countries. The cost of living IS higher in many other countries, period!!

Greg, now I know why you stick to 5-letter posts, because when you go beyond 'true!', 'yawn!' or 'aha!!', you are stuck.

Which was my point Greg, it depends who. Now, overall, OBJECTIVELY, countries like Japan and the Scandinavian countries have a higher cost of living. The Scandinavian countries have standard tax at 40% AND prices are higher.

Selected products Greg? Pretty much across the board really. OK, keep trying to visit that elusive 16th voivodship in Poland. It may confirm what others in the other 15 have told you. Not an international perspective.

I thought it was funny too. Oh, I forgot to add 'LOL' to your list of 'pass comments'.

Love / How to find a girlfriend in Warsaw? [60]

I recommend a woman, targetting girls could land you in schtuk ;)

Work / How much Poles earn compared to foreigners! [29]

How about a free WizzAir ticket to Malmo in February? Oh, but I won't be paying for the beer at around 35-40zł equivalent. I'll stick with my Żubr at 3.35PLN for 660ml's.

Greg, I lived in Japan and inflation has gone up since I lived there a few years ago. Poland is much cheaper, trust me. Just ask yourself, more expensive for who? W dupie był, gówno wiedział

My student, who is Polish, was SHOCKED at the cost of living in Denmark. You need to stop these comparisons to African countries and Baltic states.

Work / How much Poles earn compared to foreigners! [29]

Have you ever lived in Japan? I'll give you a chance to rephrase what you said, as my friend recommended, to spare your blushes. Shall I start with the price of fruit?

Greg, some may work in both but the disparity is still large

Or are we gonna finally see some truth coming out? That the przeciętny (standard) Polak really earns around 2,500 PLN before tax.

Shall I book you a trip to Norway or Sweden, how about Denmark?

But I do welcome humour, so thank you for that :)