cjjc
29 Dec 2008
Language / Usage of the word "Na" [17]
I don't get "do widzenia" then...
do for fixed locations, buildings and people
I don't get "do widzenia" then...
cjjc
28 Dec 2008
Language / Do Polish Movies Help learn the language? [60]
Sorry I guess I'm confused!
True, Sorry.
Huh? With dubbing you only hear one soundtrack. It's not the original but it's one. It's the dreaded lektor that gives you two unintelligible soundtracks at the same time.
Sorry I guess I'm confused!
The topic is wandering.
True, Sorry.
cjjc
28 Dec 2008
Language / Do Polish Movies Help learn the language? [60]
Don't like it. Confuses me to hear two sets of speech at the same time....but....I am trying to learn so I am biased ;)
dubbing
Don't like it. Confuses me to hear two sets of speech at the same time....but....I am trying to learn so I am biased ;)
cjjc
28 Dec 2008
Language / Do Polish Movies Help learn the language? [60]
Well interesting you should say that... My girlfriend is a English teacher and is qualified in translation and she told me just the other day that when you translate something especially for movies it is shortened and made simple, I am not very good at Polish but I can understand a little bit and sometimes I think the translations are crappy!
This is the problem I have, after spending 2 months in Poland I've heard lots and lots of Polish but it never seems to sink in! When I learn I have to write and read back to myself then it seems to sink in....the problem is this may take one hell of a long time!!!
:)
But be careful. I hardly see an English language movie with Polish subtitles where there aren't serious problems of translation.
Basically, what I've read elsewhere is that the people in charge don't care about quality and consistently go for low bidders who work fast, rather than people who know what they're doing.
Polish to English subtitles also have problems, not in content so much as style. There's a tendency toward stilted, unnatural or dated usage.
Basically, what I've read elsewhere is that the people in charge don't care about quality and consistently go for low bidders who work fast, rather than people who know what they're doing.
Polish to English subtitles also have problems, not in content so much as style. There's a tendency toward stilted, unnatural or dated usage.
Well interesting you should say that... My girlfriend is a English teacher and is qualified in translation and she told me just the other day that when you translate something especially for movies it is shortened and made simple, I am not very good at Polish but I can understand a little bit and sometimes I think the translations are crappy!
Obviously I still have a long way to go remembering everything I learn.
This is the problem I have, after spending 2 months in Poland I've heard lots and lots of Polish but it never seems to sink in! When I learn I have to write and read back to myself then it seems to sink in....the problem is this may take one hell of a long time!!!
:)
cjjc
28 Dec 2008
Language / Do Polish Movies Help learn the language? [60]
I think yes, I am downloading Polish movies or English ones with Polish subtitles I really find it helpful for picking up some verbs and picking up on word order.
Plus it's alot more fun than reading or using a computer programs.
:)
Do you think by watching Polish movies it will help you learn the language more?
I think yes, I am downloading Polish movies or English ones with Polish subtitles I really find it helpful for picking up some verbs and picking up on word order.
Plus it's alot more fun than reading or using a computer programs.
:)
cjjc
28 Dec 2008
Language / Usage of the word "Na" [17]
Halo all,
I'm back and had a wonderful time and have had a great Christmas :) I will be making a nice little report on my trip to Poland shortly after the new year is up :P
In the mean time I was wondering about the word "Na" it seems to have an interesting use in the Polish language, could anyone elaborate on how and where "Na" is used as it seems to be like "Po" in the way that it has so many meanings:
polsko-angielski
na (Ectaco-Poland)
prep,
1 an
2 on
3 to
4 for
5 by
6 of
7 onto
8 atop
9 against
10 into
11 upon
12 at
13 in
I know I have to learn to think in Polish to get these words as was written to me in my "Po" post but I just thought it would be nice to discuss as usually you guys seem to have some interesting input towards my learning of this crazy/wonderful language.
:D
cjjc
p.s. oh and how is everyone by the way?
:>
Halo all,
I'm back and had a wonderful time and have had a great Christmas :) I will be making a nice little report on my trip to Poland shortly after the new year is up :P
In the mean time I was wondering about the word "Na" it seems to have an interesting use in the Polish language, could anyone elaborate on how and where "Na" is used as it seems to be like "Po" in the way that it has so many meanings:
polsko-angielski
na (Ectaco-Poland)
prep,
1 an
2 on
3 to
4 for
5 by
6 of
7 onto
8 atop
9 against
10 into
11 upon
12 at
13 in
I know I have to learn to think in Polish to get these words as was written to me in my "Po" post but I just thought it would be nice to discuss as usually you guys seem to have some interesting input towards my learning of this crazy/wonderful language.
:D
cjjc
p.s. oh and how is everyone by the way?
:>
cjjc
24 Dec 2008
Love / What is the sexiest part in a polish woman body? [78]
What is the sexiest part in a polish woman body?
I have my own place. ;)
(and no I'm not being crude)
What is the sexiest part in a polish woman body?
I have my own place. ;)
(and no I'm not being crude)
cjjc
14 Dec 2008
cjjc
8 Dec 2008
Food / Food On A Budget [11]
Well it's difficult because you have to multiply that by say 7 and then go to the supermarket and spend the money but for that you can have noodles, sausages, rice, chicken, crisps, vegetables, ect ect the list goes on.
I think even 20zl is alot the more I think about it.
In answer to your question I think cold breakfast a small hot lunch and then a cooked dinner is possible for this budget.
All this is dependant on yourself of course!
What would someone expect to eat for a 20zl budget? modest sandwiches, well cooked meals, etc etc?
Well it's difficult because you have to multiply that by say 7 and then go to the supermarket and spend the money but for that you can have noodles, sausages, rice, chicken, crisps, vegetables, ect ect the list goes on.
I think even 20zl is alot the more I think about it.
In answer to your question I think cold breakfast a small hot lunch and then a cooked dinner is possible for this budget.
All this is dependant on yourself of course!
cjjc
8 Dec 2008
Food / Food On A Budget [11]
100zl! haha where are you eating!
Depending on what you likve to eat I can safely say eating student style I can eat on 20zl per day.
:)
100zl! haha where are you eating!
Depending on what you likve to eat I can safely say eating student style I can eat on 20zl per day.
:)
cjjc
8 Dec 2008
News / What did Poland get out of the wars and struggles for others? [1108]
Why do you all p!ss into the wind?
Give it up!
In war as in this thread there can be no winners, only losers!
Why do you all p!ss into the wind?
Give it up!
In war as in this thread there can be no winners, only losers!
cjjc
6 Dec 2008
Food / Polish Milk, Just not the same [54]
I bought milk in a bottle with a blue top today, I wonder what it will be like......
Stay tuned.
:)
Not great, tastes like mik mixed with water :( is ok in tea but not for a nice cold glass before bed.
:P
I bought milk in a bottle with a blue top today, I wonder what it will be like......
Stay tuned.
:)
I wonder what it will be like......
Not great, tastes like mik mixed with water :( is ok in tea but not for a nice cold glass before bed.
:P
cjjc
6 Dec 2008
Food / CLEAR RED BARSZCZ OUT OF A CARTON? [10]
It's ok. I thought it would be horrible compared to home made but it wasn't as bad as I thought. Not taking anything away from the home made stuff which is best of course.
clear type soup with pierogies?
My grandmother used to make a sour clear type soup and serve it with pierogies. Does anyone have the name of this soup and the recipe? I guess it's called "barsz".
It's ok. I thought it would be horrible compared to home made but it wasn't as bad as I thought. Not taking anything away from the home made stuff which is best of course.
clear type soup with pierogies?
My grandmother used to make a sour clear type soup and serve it with pierogies. Does anyone have the name of this soup and the recipe? I guess it's called "barsz".
cjjc
4 Dec 2008
Life / A trip to a Polish supermarket [136]
Loved reading this thread.
Especially SWAT security guards :D
Loved reading this thread.
Especially SWAT security guards :D
cjjc
3 Dec 2008
Love / Why are Polish girls so emotional [16]
I wouldn't say they were emotional. Personally.
I think Polish women are stronger emotionally than English women for sure.
IMO
:)
emotional
I wouldn't say they were emotional. Personally.
I think Polish women are stronger emotionally than English women for sure.
IMO
:)
cjjc
1 Dec 2008
Work / Is Master Degree Important in Poland? [16]
More money. It's that simple to me.
So whats the point of a Masters?
More money. It's that simple to me.
cjjc
1 Dec 2008
Food / Polish Milk, Just not the same [54]
Milk rocks!
:P
that's why i don't like any milk soups and such ....yucks!!
Milk rocks!
:P
cjjc
1 Dec 2008
Food / Polish Milk, Just not the same [54]
Yep, It's true that the milk is just not as good as the UK I was shocked when my friend asked me if I wanted to buy some to try in the supermarket and she took it from an unrefrigerated shelf. I was like :O why is it not in the fridge? She wasn't sure of an answer. Apart from that everything food and drink wise is better.
:)
Yep, It's true that the milk is just not as good as the UK I was shocked when my friend asked me if I wanted to buy some to try in the supermarket and she took it from an unrefrigerated shelf. I was like :O why is it not in the fridge? She wasn't sure of an answer. Apart from that everything food and drink wise is better.
:)
cjjc
1 Dec 2008
cjjc
1 Dec 2008
cjjc
30 Nov 2008
Travel / Polish roads as recorded by myself earlier today [74]
Who's wearing a cap?
:P
If the cap fits and all....
Who's wearing a cap?
:P
cjjc
30 Nov 2008
Travel / Polish roads as recorded by myself earlier today [74]
Who are you talking to? You quoted me but you can't seriously be suggesting that you are more intelligent than me?
;)
This film is above your intellectual boundary. Arrrrgh!
Who are you talking to? You quoted me but you can't seriously be suggesting that you are more intelligent than me?
;)
cjjc
30 Nov 2008
Travel / Polish roads as recorded by myself earlier today [74]
It was good given what you have at your disposal! Your not exactly Spielberg but hey he had to start somewhere right?
wait....
Why am I being nice to you? arch rival!
The crappy thing you uploaded to youtube wasn't worth the bandwidth I wasted watching it! :D
It was good given what you have at your disposal! Your not exactly Spielberg but hey he had to start somewhere right?
wait....
Why am I being nice to you? arch rival!
The crappy thing you uploaded to youtube wasn't worth the bandwidth I wasted watching it! :D
cjjc
30 Nov 2008
Travel / Polish roads as recorded by myself earlier today [74]
Good effort! Great choice of music too :D
It's the first time I have ever edited a video.
Good effort! Great choice of music too :D
cjjc
30 Nov 2008
UK, Ireland / WHY DO POLISH PEOPLE THAT COME TO ENGLAND CAN'T SPEAK ENGLISH? [118]
Genius line.
the reason the Polish don't speak English, well the same reason as the English don't speak Polish, they are both English and Polish respectively.
Genius line.
cjjc
30 Nov 2008
cjjc
26 Nov 2008
cjjc
26 Nov 2008
Life / IS IT MY NAME DAY IN POLAND TODAY....? [73]
I was thinking about becoming a gold member. I've gotten alot from this site in terms of my learning of Polish. I never knew there were other features except the footer and the golden sign.
:)
gold member
I was thinking about becoming a gold member. I've gotten alot from this site in terms of my learning of Polish. I never knew there were other features except the footer and the golden sign.
:)
cjjc
26 Nov 2008
Life / IS IT MY NAME DAY IN POLAND TODAY....? [73]
hahahaha
lately yes I do! did you notice? ;)
but isn't confession supposed to be a private thing???
do you have a life or something???
hahahaha
lately yes I do! did you notice? ;)
but isn't confession supposed to be a private thing???
cjjc
26 Nov 2008
Life / IS IT MY NAME DAY IN POLAND TODAY....? [73]
lol
Yeah I could confess! Maybe you should start a topic sausage!
:D
just so long as you adhere to all the other Catholic traditions. confession time anyone?
lol
Yeah I could confess! Maybe you should start a topic sausage!
:D