chi
3 Jan 2009
Food / What is your favourite Polish meal?! [64]
roasted ribs with honey and sesame seeds
or
bigos myśliwski (huntsman's) of course :)
roasted ribs with honey and sesame seeds
or
bigos myśliwski (huntsman's) of course :)
chi
4 Jan 2009
Love / polish boyfriend has wrecked my english [48]
Conclusion?
Speak to your foreign friends using "proper" :) English and correct them as much as possible, that'll really help them:)
I really appreciated that when I used to live in England.
Conclusion?
Speak to your foreign friends using "proper" :) English and correct them as much as possible, that'll really help them:)
I really appreciated that when I used to live in England.
chi
26 Jan 2009
Language / Affectionate endings to Polish girls' names.... [30]
Malwina :)
Yes, it is:)
Also: Malwinka, Malwinuś, Malwinusia...
Malwina :)
Yes, it is:)
Also: Malwinka, Malwinuś, Malwinusia...
chi
15 Feb 2009
Life / Can children go to school part time in Poland? [3]
I agree with Wroclaw - I think you'd need a doctor's certificate...
Then, when you register your children with the school, you'll have to report this and I think any school in Poland will be able to help you... If the matter is really serious they'd be sending teachers over...
... but unfortunately I suspect you'll not be able to avoid the paper work...
I agree with Wroclaw - I think you'd need a doctor's certificate...
Then, when you register your children with the school, you'll have to report this and I think any school in Poland will be able to help you... If the matter is really serious they'd be sending teachers over...
... but unfortunately I suspect you'll not be able to avoid the paper work...
chi
21 Feb 2009
UK, Ireland / List of goods taken from living in the UK [64]
before I got one I just used the grill thing in my cooker :D
before I got one I just used the grill thing in my cooker :D
chi
21 Feb 2009
UK, Ireland / List of goods taken from living in the UK [64]
I used to have the one which had the grill thing above the burners and it served well as a toaster as long as you remembered to turn your piece of bread over...:P
hmmm... melted cheese.... my favourite! :D
I used to have the one which had the grill thing above the burners and it served well as a toaster as long as you remembered to turn your piece of bread over...:P
i use it to melt cheese on it if anything :)
hmmm... melted cheese.... my favourite! :D
chi
21 Feb 2009
UK, Ireland / List of goods taken from living in the UK [64]
....well, I've just had one:) with some ham, mushrooms, onion and melted cheese on top...:) it was really nice!:P
....well, I've just had one:) with some ham, mushrooms, onion and melted cheese on top...:) it was really nice!:P
chi
24 Feb 2009
Life / Birthdays/Namedays In Poland? Which do Poles celebrate? [22]
they used to but it is all changing now and more and more people, especially the younger generation begins to celebrate birthdays
read the above post:)
however some dates are more popular than others and not necessairly Your Małgorzata celebrates her name day on the day you would expect...
well... maybe you will be lucky and it actually is the date we suggest but most of my friends with the name Małgorzata celebrate their name days on 18th January
we do have special cards:) but you can just buy a blank one and write sth nice inside:)
presents are very welcomed:) we celebrate it similarly to the way you celebrate birthdays
plg
I think Polish people celebrate their nameday more than their birthday..........
they used to but it is all changing now and more and more people, especially the younger generation begins to celebrate birthdays
If your birthday is the 17th of August and your name is Małgorzata.....................
How do you work out when your nameday is? Is it specific?
How do you work out when your nameday is? Is it specific?
read the above post:)
however some dates are more popular than others and not necessairly Your Małgorzata celebrates her name day on the day you would expect...
So therefore can someone tell me when this person's nameday is as i don't want to ask them and then spoil the surprise of me sending them/giving them somthing.
well... maybe you will be lucky and it actually is the date we suggest but most of my friends with the name Małgorzata celebrate their name days on 18th January
And is it common to give BIRTHDAY cards on this day? Or do yous have nameday cards too?
we do have special cards:) but you can just buy a blank one and write sth nice inside:)
And is it common to give presents on namedays?
presents are very welcomed:) we celebrate it similarly to the way you celebrate birthdays
chi
5 Mar 2009
Life / Birthdays/Namedays In Poland? Which do Poles celebrate? [22]
I was born in June and should have celebrated my name day in July but the one on 13th March is more popular so I've always celebrated it then (mind you for quite a long time I didn't even know that there was another day nominated for my name)...
.... and some of my friends have already told me recently that I should expect them on Saturday not Friday...:)
... they are giving me the chance to prepare sth nice as I work till 6.30 pm on Friday...:)
I was born in June and should have celebrated my name day in July but the one on 13th March is more popular so I've always celebrated it then (mind you for quite a long time I didn't even know that there was another day nominated for my name)...
.... and some of my friends have already told me recently that I should expect them on Saturday not Friday...:)
... they are giving me the chance to prepare sth nice as I work till 6.30 pm on Friday...:)
chi
7 Mar 2009
chi
7 Mar 2009
Language / Adjective endings in the statement "Kobieta ma długie włosy" [6]
adjective has to agree with the noun it describes
so
włos is singular so in this case you would of course have długi (jaki?)
włosy is plural that's why it's długie (jakie?)
which part has to agree with which
adjective has to agree with the noun it describes
so
włos is singular so in this case you would of course have długi (jaki?)
włosy is plural that's why it's długie (jakie?)
chi
7 Mar 2009
Language / Adjective endings in the statement "Kobieta ma długie włosy" [6]
you have a table there (coloured) and it explains it quite well - włos is inanimate masculine so in plural it declines as "other genders": -e / ie :)
you have a table there (coloured) and it explains it quite well - włos is inanimate masculine so in plural it declines as "other genders": -e / ie :)
chi
7 Mar 2009
Language / Adjective endings in the statement "Kobieta ma długie włosy" [6]
You're welcome :)
I know how difficult it might be...:)
... used to teach Polish a Brazilian girl and saw how difficult it was for her.... but she got there eventually :)
so I'm sure you can do it....:)
You're welcome :)
I know how difficult it might be...:)
... used to teach Polish a Brazilian girl and saw how difficult it was for her.... but she got there eventually :)
so I'm sure you can do it....:)
chi
8 Mar 2009
Love / Meeting two Polish women. Should I buy them both flowers? [16]
do that:)
....and to be on the safe side take one simple flower for the other woman...:)
I was going to take her some flowers
do that:)
....and to be on the safe side take one simple flower for the other woman...:)
chi
14 Mar 2009
Love / She calls me kici, why? Meaning? [11]
yes - they do:)
"kotku" is quite popular name for the person you have feelings for...:)
So do men refer to their partners/lovers/bf's/gf's as kociaki or kici in Poland?
yes - they do:)
"kotku" is quite popular name for the person you have feelings for...:)
chi
22 Mar 2009
Language / mój vs. swój [9]
in this case "swój/ swoja/" it's kind of colloquial speech meaning that this person is friendly, outgoing, trustworthy and helpful...
"to swoja ziomalka"
in this case "swój/ swoja/" it's kind of colloquial speech meaning that this person is friendly, outgoing, trustworthy and helpful...
chi
22 Mar 2009
Language / "Dear ....." re addressing a person in a letter. Szanowni Państwo? [3]
Kochany/ Kochana... (tato,mamo) or friend's name (depending on how close the relationship is)
also
Mój kochany/ Moja kochana/ Moi kochani
Drogi/ Droga/ Drodzy....
no name following those is necessary...
usually "Szanowny Panie/ Szanowna Pani/ Szanowni Państwo"
can't think of any other way right now... :)
a letter to your father would still be dear dad.
Kochany/ Kochana... (tato,mamo) or friend's name (depending on how close the relationship is)
also
Mój kochany/ Moja kochana/ Moi kochani
A letter to a friend and his wife.. Dear Max and Kate
Drogi/ Droga/ Drodzy....
witaj/cześć/dzień dobry? (is dzień dobry even a valid way of addressing someone in a letter/email etc??)
no name following those is necessary...
what about a formal letter, a job application for example.
usually "Szanowny Panie/ Szanowna Pani/ Szanowni Państwo"
can't think of any other way right now... :)
chi
25 Mar 2009
Genealogy / shuma or szuma surname [10]
Google : Geograficzny podział nazwisk "Szuma" w Polsce>>Moikrewni.pl
Google : Geograficzny podział nazwisk "Szuma" w Polsce>>Moikrewni.pl
chi
27 Mar 2009
Language / Popular Polish expressions/proverbs relating to months of the year [10]
There are many...:)
Just google for example: "miesiące przysłowia polskie" and open the first entry:) It begins with "Aneks...."
or
"miesiące przysłowia" and the first beginning with "Styczeń..." contains all various proverbs for all months...:)
Enjoy:)
There are many...:)
Just google for example: "miesiące przysłowia polskie" and open the first entry:) It begins with "Aneks...."
or
"miesiące przysłowia" and the first beginning with "Styczeń..." contains all various proverbs for all months...:)
Enjoy:)
chi
13 May 2009
Language / difference among jechać, pojechać, and jeździć? [14]
- agreed :)
(I was on my way there ...when sth happened)
(I went to Warsaw)
- "Jeździłem do Warszawy" :)
Jeżdżę do Warszawy. (codziennie = daily) "I travel to Warsaw every day.
Jadę do Warszawy. (teraz = right now)
Jadę do Warszawy. (teraz = right now)
- agreed :)
Jechałem do Warszawy. I travelled to Warsaw.
(I was on my way there ...when sth happened)
Pojechałem do Warszawy.
(I went to Warsaw)
"I travelled to Warsaw every day."
- "Jeździłem do Warszawy" :)
chi
2 Jun 2009
Language / What does changing this name ending mean? [6]
You shouldn't worry to much Fiasco...
I think it just shows that she feels relaxed and close to you... :)
It's even nicer than "D" in my opinion... :)
You shouldn't worry to much Fiasco...
I think it just shows that she feels relaxed and close to you... :)
It's even nicer than "D" in my opinion... :)
chi
3 Jun 2009
Language / Wedding Greetings - warm word required for girlfriend, her sister and their mom. [7]
"Grace,
Życzę Ci wiecznego szczęścia i radości,
By Twoja mama nie płakała na ślubie,
By Twoje siostry wzięły z Ciebie przykład,
By Bóg otaczał Cię swoją miłością.
Wszystkiego najlepszego - ...... "
It's not a literal translation but the main idea is quite similar... :)
"I want you, Grace, to be happy forever, your Mom not crying at all, your sisters following you in their steps, coming from God with love ..."
"Grace,
Życzę Ci wiecznego szczęścia i radości,
By Twoja mama nie płakała na ślubie,
By Twoje siostry wzięły z Ciebie przykład,
By Bóg otaczał Cię swoją miłością.
Wszystkiego najlepszego - ...... "
It's not a literal translation but the main idea is quite similar... :)
chi
7 Jun 2009
News / How to register in wp.pl email account? [16]
Maybe it would be a good idea to change the password?
Maybe it would be a good idea to change the password?
chi
24 Jun 2009
Language / Formal "you" and Informal "you" : which is which? [46]
If it was my professor I'd just simply write:
person to whom I am writing was my college professor
If it was my professor I'd just simply write:
Pamietam o Panu (male) / Pani (female) w modlitwie.
chi
24 Jun 2009
Language / Formal "you" and Informal "you" : which is which? [46]
Genvieve,
"Panu" wouldn't be an appropriate way to address a priest. You didn't mention that before:)
So, if you have had a friendly relationship with that person just use "Tobie" and it should be ok :)
Best regards :)
Genvieve,
"Panu" wouldn't be an appropriate way to address a priest. You didn't mention that before:)
So, if you have had a friendly relationship with that person just use "Tobie" and it should be ok :)
Best regards :)