Mufasa
3 Jan 2008
Mufasa
3 Jan 2008
Language / i / a what is the difference? [12]
thanx darek - i knew that you would pick the question up at some point - as always, clear without creating confusion - this guy is a little bit of brilliance on the forum moonsa. you can trust his answers
thanx darek - i knew that you would pick the question up at some point - as always, clear without creating confusion - this guy is a little bit of brilliance on the forum moonsa. you can trust his answers
Mufasa
3 Jan 2008
Love / My best New Year's in years or "Polish ladies are simply the best!!!" [11]
LOL
Mine was love in a couple of hours - does that count as love at first sight - i believe so ;)
Enjoy sternik - this might be just as wonderful a ride for you as it was for me :)
mental image of the scene from "Meet the Fockers" , when Robert DeNiro does the "interview".. stay tuned ;)
LOL
Mine was love in a couple of hours - does that count as love at first sight - i believe so ;)
Enjoy sternik - this might be just as wonderful a ride for you as it was for me :)
Mufasa
2 Jan 2008
Mufasa
2 Jan 2008
Language / i / a what is the difference? [12]
this is a question that has intrigued me as well - more than once.
Darek, where are you?
this is a question that has intrigued me as well - more than once.
Darek, where are you?
Mufasa
2 Jan 2008
Language / What language do you like better, Polish or English? [71]
Afrikaans - but that wasn't an option either! ;)
I know English better, but I think Polish, with its complicated grammar and all, is thus for me more interesting and a new challenge :)
Afrikaans - but that wasn't an option either! ;)
I know English better, but I think Polish, with its complicated grammar and all, is thus for me more interesting and a new challenge :)
Mufasa
30 Dec 2007
Feedback / Why are some requests for translation shoved into the random chat thread? [42]
wasn't about winning or losing :)
Happy New Year Admin ;P
let's assume you and the other "oppressed members" win
wasn't about winning or losing :)
Happy New Year Admin ;P
Mufasa
30 Dec 2007
Language / Instrumental form in Polish [65]
lol :P
too happy with the Polish characters driver I installed a few days ago so I went wild with that ALT key
lol :P
Mufasa
30 Dec 2007
Feedback / Why are some requests for translation shoved into the random chat thread? [42]
Wyspi, I did not say that anyone wants me to leave. I disagree with Admin on moving first posters to a random chat thread before they know the ins and outs of PF. I don't know why this lady was moved, while he had patience with me and - through changing my post titles - taught me how to do it.
I am also not going to be threatened by your comment, or become angry at you, because I'm not even sure that you have read the whole thread.
Maybe it's also the fact that I will always put up a fight for the underdog, because it's only if an underdog sees that someone sees and hears her or him, that they start mustering enough courage to be able to stand up for themselves.
This is not just about a post being moved, hun. This is also about a person being pushed aside without having a fair chance. I will never be able to keep my mouth shut about something like that ever.
That is the end of my story on this thread.
No one wants you to leave YET
Wyspi, I did not say that anyone wants me to leave. I disagree with Admin on moving first posters to a random chat thread before they know the ins and outs of PF. I don't know why this lady was moved, while he had patience with me and - through changing my post titles - taught me how to do it.
I am also not going to be threatened by your comment, or become angry at you, because I'm not even sure that you have read the whole thread.
Maybe it's also the fact that I will always put up a fight for the underdog, because it's only if an underdog sees that someone sees and hears her or him, that they start mustering enough courage to be able to stand up for themselves.
This is not just about a post being moved, hun. This is also about a person being pushed aside without having a fair chance. I will never be able to keep my mouth shut about something like that ever.
That is the end of my story on this thread.
Mufasa
30 Dec 2007
Feedback / Why are some requests for translation shoved into the random chat thread? [42]
So this first post of mine was treated as 'potential trouble-maker-troll' material?
Admin, if it wasn't for the fact that I liked most of the people, animals, birds and other creatures that I have to do with on PF, I would have left this site, and you wouldn't have sniffed my tail again :/
That's why we tend to treat new members who come here and in their first posts request translations as potential trouble-makers or trolls.. This is what we can tell from our experience.
So this first post of mine was treated as 'potential trouble-maker-troll' material?
Hi. Was looking for some Polish grammar help, and was directed to the forum by GOOGLE.
Admin, if it wasn't for the fact that I liked most of the people, animals, birds and other creatures that I have to do with on PF, I would have left this site, and you wouldn't have sniffed my tail again :/
Mufasa
30 Dec 2007
Feedback / Why are some requests for translation shoved into the random chat thread? [42]
thanx sofi - other comments from other members??
thanx sofi - other comments from other members??
Mufasa
30 Dec 2007
Feedback / Why are some requests for translation shoved into the random chat thread? [42]
thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
Mufasa
30 Dec 2007
Language / Instrumental form in Polish [65]
oh, i see - maybe he was just human and had a typo - like we all do sometimes ;)
oh, i see - maybe he was just human and had a typo - like we all do sometimes ;)
Mufasa
30 Dec 2007
Language / Instrumental form in Polish [65]
so was darius - if you read the whole thread
you don't have to have polish letters on your PC - just above the reply box - they are all there thanx to admin ;)
we say lodzia(sorry i have no polish letters in my keyboard)
grzegorz was right
grzegorz was right
so was darius - if you read the whole thread
instrumental should be łódzią
you don't have to have polish letters on your PC - just above the reply box - they are all there thanx to admin ;)
Mufasa
29 Dec 2007
Mufasa
29 Dec 2007
Feedback / Why are some requests for translation shoved into the random chat thread? [42]
I know the Pareto principle - luckily I have seen too many exceptions to rules in this life ever to be bound to and dragged down by something as flimsy and manipulable as statistics.
Not saying that they are not useful - they can also be a hell of a nuisance.
I know the Pareto principle - luckily I have seen too many exceptions to rules in this life ever to be bound to and dragged down by something as flimsy and manipulable as statistics.
Not saying that they are not useful - they can also be a hell of a nuisance.
Mufasa
29 Dec 2007
Feedback / Why are some requests for translation shoved into the random chat thread? [42]
How could he possibly know from one post whether this person is going to only ever ask for translations?
Again, you cannot make this deduction from one post! :/
Possibly he meant those who only ever ask for translations all the time and contribute nothing else.
How could he possibly know from one post whether this person is going to only ever ask for translations?
The problem is that it usually doesn't help with most members.
Again, you cannot make this deduction from one post! :/
Mufasa
29 Dec 2007
Feedback / Why are some requests for translation shoved into the random chat thread? [42]
This is because you run a site and know what it involves. I, on the other hand, had no idea.
My first request was a translation one. How many of the other members who post regularly have stumbled onto this site looking for translation or Polish grammar help? Would be interesting to know how many actually, because I have read numerous intro threads that said: Was looking for translation help / am learning Polish and need help, and then joined / stayed because it is a nice site.
When I visit a site that is 100% free, and make a first post I'm extra cautious not to make a stupid mistake and not to add unnecessary work for other people who do the moderating job for free.
This is because you run a site and know what it involves. I, on the other hand, had no idea.
Besides, those who are new and request translations only aren't usually the members we all need.
My first request was a translation one. How many of the other members who post regularly have stumbled onto this site looking for translation or Polish grammar help? Would be interesting to know how many actually, because I have read numerous intro threads that said: Was looking for translation help / am learning Polish and need help, and then joined / stayed because it is a nice site.
Mufasa
29 Dec 2007
Feedback / Why are some requests for translation shoved into the random chat thread? [42]
Because when you make your first post, you're new, and stupid, and don't expect - or understand why - your post is suddenly gone! You find out how the rules work gradually as you go along :) Ask the others - I'm sure they'll agree ;)
Edit: Do you remember how you changed my grammar question titles when I joined? It used to irritate the sh*t out of me, but gradually I understood and started to do it right - it must be OK now, because you don't change them any more ;) So change the title if it bothers you - explain - do anything but don't just remove a translation request from a new member just because you can?
Because when you make your first post, you're new, and stupid, and don't expect - or understand why - your post is suddenly gone! You find out how the rules work gradually as you go along :) Ask the others - I'm sure they'll agree ;)
Edit: Do you remember how you changed my grammar question titles when I joined? It used to irritate the sh*t out of me, but gradually I understood and started to do it right - it must be OK now, because you don't change them any more ;) So change the title if it bothers you - explain - do anything but don't just remove a translation request from a new member just because you can?
Mufasa
29 Dec 2007
Life / Help with calculating expat population in Poland [8]
Yeay!!!! I made the expat qualification for Wrocław ;P
2 An expat for me is someone who has been here at least a year or two.
Yeay!!!! I made the expat qualification for Wrocław ;P
Mufasa
29 Dec 2007
Feedback / Why are some requests for translation shoved into the random chat thread? [42]
ADMIN: why is this request for translation shoved into the random chat thread?
the poor girl has made one post - where and how would she know to go look for her post?
Read these Terms Of Service
polishforums.com/thread-title.html
Nobody knows that when they make their first post! We can have a poll on that for you too ;)
ADMIN: why is this request for translation shoved into the random chat thread?
the poor girl has made one post - where and how would she know to go look for her post?
Read these Terms Of Service
polishforums.com/thread-title.html
Read these Terms Of Service
Nobody knows that when they make their first post! We can have a poll on that for you too ;)
Mufasa
29 Dec 2007
Mufasa
29 Dec 2007
Language / Instrumental form in Polish [65]
:D :D
ale
tratwy ratunkowy?
:D :D
łodzie ratunkowe - lifeboats
łodzie motorowe - motor boats
łodzie żaglowe - sailing boats
łodzie motorowe - motor boats
łodzie żaglowe - sailing boats
ale
tratwy ratunkowy?
Mufasa
29 Dec 2007
Language / Instrumental form in Polish [65]
Yeah, and on your way back to Ontario you can pop round South Africa for an 'exotic' holiday in the South ;)
łodzie ratunkowe - lifeboats?
łodzie motorowe - motor boats?
łodzie żaglowe - sailing boats?
I guess I'll have to check it all out too.
Yeah, and on your way back to Ontario you can pop round South Africa for an 'exotic' holiday in the South ;)
łodzie ratunkowe - lifeboats?
łodzie motorowe - motor boats?
łodzie żaglowe - sailing boats?
Mufasa
29 Dec 2007
Language / Instrumental form in Polish [65]
Aren't you curious to come and see? It's exciting - and scary - just like SA at the moment :)
??
In short, it appears that the country I left no longer exists :)
Aren't you curious to come and see? It's exciting - and scary - just like SA at the moment :)
łódź podwodna
plural = łodzie podwodny?
??
Mufasa
29 Dec 2007
Language / Instrumental form in Polish [65]
łódź podwodna instrumental = łodzią podwodną
plural = łodzie podwodny?
yes :)
You're not the first one to think he is Polish. See, there is a thing amongst Polish people on this Forum that, if someone from another country comes to live in Poland, that the partner must necessarily be Polish. ;) Another Polish stereotype ;P
łódź podwodna instrumental = łodzią podwodną
plural = łodzie podwodny?
your hubby also a native of SA?
yes :)
For some reason I thought he was Polish.
You're not the first one to think he is Polish. See, there is a thing amongst Polish people on this Forum that, if someone from another country comes to live in Poland, that the partner must necessarily be Polish. ;) Another Polish stereotype ;P
Mufasa
29 Dec 2007
Mufasa
29 Dec 2007
Language / Instrumental form in Polish [65]
thought so - dzięki Panie Darku
hubby says that sounds interesting - hehehe ;P
łódka is simply mała łódż
thought so - dzięki Panie Darku
longish cleavage in ladies' blouses and sresses.
hubby says that sounds interesting - hehehe ;P
Mufasa
29 Dec 2007
Language / Instrumental form in Polish [65]
wasn't correct
Panie Darku? at some @%#^$& point I have to remember this!!!
??
Pan Darku
wasn't correct
Panie Darku? at some @%#^$& point I have to remember this!!!
the question now turns to the difference between łódź and łódka?
??
Mufasa
29 Dec 2007
Language / Instrumental form in Polish [65]
come to think of it - the question now turns to the difference between łódź and łódka?
as if it's been my stronger side :D lol
why, thank you, Pan Darku (if I remember correctly?). next time when i have a rotten day, i'll know where to come fish for complements to make myself feel better ;P
come to think of it - the question now turns to the difference between łódź and łódka?
Shipbuilding has always been my weaker side ;)
as if it's been my stronger side :D lol
You're getting that feel for the language! Great!
why, thank you, Pan Darku (if I remember correctly?). next time when i have a rotten day, i'll know where to come fish for complements to make myself feel better ;P