z_darius
22 Oct 2007
Love / how do you tell a polish guy he's sexy?? [54]
One could also add: I can also take dictation.
If he's a manager: Hey baby, I want to manage your firm.
One could also add: I can also take dictation.
z_darius
22 Oct 2007
Language / Przedstawiam się [24]
It's not your Poznan "conditioning". It's one of the rules in the Polish language, i.e. Udźwięcznienie or sonorization aka voicing. A voiceless consonant becomes voiced if a neighboring consonant is voiced, except for fricatives consonants.
some info on how to tell sounds apart:
1. voice-voiceless
pronounce a sound while holding tips of your fingers against your "Adam's apple". (toes may work too but, I'm told, are less practical). If you feel vibrations then the sound is voiced, otherwise is voiceless. Check it out using "g" vs. "k".
2. fricatives (spolgloski półotwarte)- are sounds which can be continuall pronounce (as long as you have air in your lungs to exhale). Examlpes: sz, z, h, s.
3. Afficates (or stops) are sounds that are produced after a certain amount of air is first compressed and then released suddenly. Examples: k, d, t
so:
"jednakże" is correctly pronounced as "jednagże" because k is not fricative (you can't pronounce it continuously), and ż is voiced.
but
"urosła" will NOT be read as "urozła" , even though ł is voiced, because "s" is a fricatrive, i.e. it CAN be pronounced continuously, so it kinda cancels the voicing influence of ł
The above may be rough on the edges. It's been years and years ago when I had to know these things, but this is pretty much the gist of it.
normally - yes, I have doubts about the word "jednakże" (however), I pronounce it "jednagże",
I'm not sure if it's correct or if it's an influence from my years in Poznań
I'm not sure if it's correct or if it's an influence from my years in Poznań
It's not your Poznan "conditioning". It's one of the rules in the Polish language, i.e. Udźwięcznienie or sonorization aka voicing. A voiceless consonant becomes voiced if a neighboring consonant is voiced, except for fricatives consonants.
some info on how to tell sounds apart:
1. voice-voiceless
pronounce a sound while holding tips of your fingers against your "Adam's apple". (toes may work too but, I'm told, are less practical). If you feel vibrations then the sound is voiced, otherwise is voiceless. Check it out using "g" vs. "k".
2. fricatives (spolgloski półotwarte)- are sounds which can be continuall pronounce (as long as you have air in your lungs to exhale). Examlpes: sz, z, h, s.
3. Afficates (or stops) are sounds that are produced after a certain amount of air is first compressed and then released suddenly. Examples: k, d, t
so:
"jednakże" is correctly pronounced as "jednagże" because k is not fricative (you can't pronounce it continuously), and ż is voiced.
but
"urosła" will NOT be read as "urozła" , even though ł is voiced, because "s" is a fricatrive, i.e. it CAN be pronounced continuously, so it kinda cancels the voicing influence of ł
The above may be rough on the edges. It's been years and years ago when I had to know these things, but this is pretty much the gist of it.
z_darius
21 Oct 2007
News / Third World War and the role of Poland [82]
Indeed, there was no official treaty before the war, but there were promisory agreements struck during WW2.
Oh, and that cute photo of Roosevelt in front of the map of Poland with 1939 borders. But then, it was only an election photo op, with about 6 million Polish voters at stake. These were the voters unaware that Roosevelt had already turned his back on Poland.
So yes, I'd say the USA did sell Poland, or (if you prefer) betrayed it.
As for Americans selling us out, we never had any treat signed between our governments nor did Roosevelt ever promised us anything, so I don't think that we can talk here about "selling us out". (I'm also against saying that the UK sold us out BTW)
Indeed, there was no official treaty before the war, but there were promisory agreements struck during WW2.
Oh, and that cute photo of Roosevelt in front of the map of Poland with 1939 borders. But then, it was only an election photo op, with about 6 million Polish voters at stake. These were the voters unaware that Roosevelt had already turned his back on Poland.
So yes, I'd say the USA did sell Poland, or (if you prefer) betrayed it.
z_darius
21 Oct 2007
News / Poland 2007 Elections: PO Won, PIS second [232]
As far as I know, there is freedom of religion in Poland.
Is anybody really stopping you from practicing your religion?
The Constitution. Woe to the nation that gets rid of members of Parliament who defend faith and morality
As far as I know, there is freedom of religion in Poland.
Is anybody really stopping you from practicing your religion?
z_darius
21 Oct 2007
Love / Desperate future polish housewife (From Brasil) [7]
One good thing is that of all major languages the Portuguese phonological system is the closest Polish. That's like 50% of work out of the way.
OK, maybe 37.3%.
One good thing is that of all major languages the Portuguese phonological system is the closest Polish. That's like 50% of work out of the way.
OK, maybe 37.3%.
z_darius
21 Oct 2007
Life / Some help with lower grader's school project? [4]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poland or polishforums.com :)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poland or polishforums.com :)
z_darius
19 Oct 2007
Love / Need advice on "vacation friend" from Poland [13]
Define "things"
And they like to take things slow.
Define "things"
z_darius
19 Oct 2007
News / My view on Poland's Future [22]
why, did you just lose your job?
now get on the bus to the UK and wash some dishes would you
why, did you just lose your job?
z_darius
19 Oct 2007
Love / Men attitude towards women in the Polish culture [82]
I guess you might want to start with learning about his personal situation. Is he married? Involved? I think that would be gentle enough, and yet revealing to him. Just like you don't want to come across as "the bold American woman", he might be afraid to be perceived as "the bold Polish man".
Oh, and you may want to keep in mind a Polish saying. It deals with a family situation but can be applied outside it: a man is the head of the household, the woman is the neck that controls the head. Try the trick, see where it leads you.
Good luck.
I guess you might want to start with learning about his personal situation. Is he married? Involved? I think that would be gentle enough, and yet revealing to him. Just like you don't want to come across as "the bold American woman", he might be afraid to be perceived as "the bold Polish man".
Oh, and you may want to keep in mind a Polish saying. It deals with a family situation but can be applied outside it: a man is the head of the household, the woman is the neck that controls the head. Try the trick, see where it leads you.
Good luck.
z_darius
19 Oct 2007
News / Positive features that distinguish Poland from other countries? [63]
First, Poland's population IS larger than the combined population of the other eastern-block countries which joined EU, so the 70% suddenly looks a little less than it seems, doesn't it. (most US and Canadian populations are Brits, are they not patriotic?)
Second, if you know anything about Polish history, just bare bone basics, you'd never even consider thinking about Poles being less patriotic than pretty much any nation you can think of.
First, Poland's population IS larger than the combined population of the other eastern-block countries which joined EU, so the 70% suddenly looks a little less than it seems, doesn't it. (most US and Canadian populations are Brits, are they not patriotic?)
Second, if you know anything about Polish history, just bare bone basics, you'd never even consider thinking about Poles being less patriotic than pretty much any nation you can think of.
z_darius
19 Oct 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish Thoughts on Britain and the British [273]
I wonder why language tuition is free.
I think it should be each person's individual responsibility.
Migrants are entitled to free language tuition in the U.K so there is no excuse not to learn.
I wonder why language tuition is free.
I think it should be each person's individual responsibility.
z_darius
19 Oct 2007
Love / Should I come to visit my Polish girlfriend in Poland or not? [26]
sounds kinky, doesn't it?
and the boyfriend approves?
sounds kinky, doesn't it?
z_darius
19 Oct 2007
News / Made in Poland products? [66]
In Ontario we have a lot of Polish glassware, cookware, some clothing and shoes.
Imported Polish food is available in most super markets and is very popular. Mostly jar stuff and candy. You can get what they call "Polish kolbasa" but it aint Polish at all. For that we go to Polish, German or Russia stores.
In Ontario we have a lot of Polish glassware, cookware, some clothing and shoes.
Imported Polish food is available in most super markets and is very popular. Mostly jar stuff and candy. You can get what they call "Polish kolbasa" but it aint Polish at all. For that we go to Polish, German or Russia stores.
z_darius
19 Oct 2007
USA, Canada / It's Official... I'm finally moving to Canada... [76]
In Canada, our favorite pastime is paying taxes.
And we do have parties here too. That's the guys who increase our taxes on a regular basis.
In Canada, our favorite pastime is paying taxes.
And we do have parties here too. That's the guys who increase our taxes on a regular basis.
z_darius
19 Oct 2007
Life / Sending teabags to Poland as a gift [20]
Funny, my wife brought me tea as a present from Poland.
Don't remember the brand (the tea is gone now), but it was great.
Funny, my wife brought me tea as a present from Poland.
Don't remember the brand (the tea is gone now), but it was great.
z_darius
19 Oct 2007
UK, Ireland / Is violence in the UK vs Poland natural? [19]
I'm surprised my previous post was taken seriously :D
I'm surprised my previous post was taken seriously :D
z_darius
19 Oct 2007
UK, Ireland / Is violence in the UK vs Poland natural? [19]
Violence is completely unnatural.
All the wars, misery and death that resulted from religious fighting, colonization, nationalist policies, crusades, theft, jealousy etc, were purely accidental.
Violence is completely unnatural.
All the wars, misery and death that resulted from religious fighting, colonization, nationalist policies, crusades, theft, jealousy etc, were purely accidental.
z_darius
18 Oct 2007
Life / "Wrong" Polish music [13]
timekcatkins,
if you can do the one below, everyone will be more than impressed.
The text is very poetic, albeit difficult even for a Polish native speaker.
you can sample it here:
wgb.eps.gda.pl/2vol_03%20Pejzaze%20Harasymowiczowskie.mp3
More songs by the same group:
wgb.eps.gda.pl
timekcatkins,
if you can do the one below, everyone will be more than impressed.
The text is very poetic, albeit difficult even for a Polish native speaker.
you can sample it here:
wgb.eps.gda.pl/2vol_03%20Pejzaze%20Harasymowiczowskie.mp3
More songs by the same group:
wgb.eps.gda.pl
z_darius
18 Oct 2007
History / Ancient Polish History thread [180]
Not true.
Russians live in Russia, while Ukrainians live in Ukraine. While they share predominantly common ancestry, they use different languages, although the Russian language admittedly does sound like a dialect of the Ukrainian language ;-)
Russians and Ukranians, are the same nation. They deverse only by dialects
Not true.
Russians live in Russia, while Ukrainians live in Ukraine. While they share predominantly common ancestry, they use different languages, although the Russian language admittedly does sound like a dialect of the Ukrainian language ;-)
z_darius
18 Oct 2007
News / Women on the Political Scene in Poland - Women's Party [17]
This is nothing new, and politicians have been doing much worse for centuries. IMO, bending over for big corporations and pimping entire countries the the big corporate interests is worse than showing boobies and such
I'd be glad to join the Polish Party of Women ;-)
They are gone take they're clothes of to gain votes? Is that good or bad politics?
This is nothing new, and politicians have been doing much worse for centuries. IMO, bending over for big corporations and pimping entire countries the the big corporate interests is worse than showing boobies and such
I'd be glad to join the Polish Party of Women ;-)
z_darius
18 Oct 2007
Language / Żeby and Aby, versus in polish [4]
I'm not sure I'd agree.
"zeby" does not sound right here. It should be:
"gdyby nie Tomasz..."
żeby nie Tomasz, nie wydostalibyśmy się = hadn't it been for Thomas, we wouldn't have escaped. In this example, you can't use aby.
I'm not sure I'd agree.
"zeby" does not sound right here. It should be:
"gdyby nie Tomasz..."
z_darius
18 Oct 2007
News / Polish myths. Poland is one of the countries that count in the world. [49]
Stefan,
Sometimes words people write say nothing about the object of these words, but a lot about the author. Your post isn't really about Poland. I think, however, it reveals a lot about your limited knowledge of the subject.
Stefan,
Sometimes words people write say nothing about the object of these words, but a lot about the author. Your post isn't really about Poland. I think, however, it reveals a lot about your limited knowledge of the subject.