benszymanski
8 Oct 2009
Language / Slang words like man, dude [29]
closest you will find for 'dude, man' in this context is "człowieku!" or "stary!"
closest you will find for 'dude, man' in this context is "człowieku!" or "stary!"
benszymanski
8 Oct 2009
History / Why are we called Poles instead of Polans? [29]
I had in fact noticed you do that and presumed you were just making a mistake. Before reading this thread I had never heard about Polans and I suspect most English speakers (at least those who aren't on this forum) will wonder what you mean by a "Polan".
I try to use the older form, Polan
I had in fact noticed you do that and presumed you were just making a mistake. Before reading this thread I had never heard about Polans and I suspect most English speakers (at least those who aren't on this forum) will wonder what you mean by a "Polan".
benszymanski
9 Oct 2009
Life / Has your move to Poland been successful??? [15]
I too am personally happy with my decision to move to Poland. I came here 3 years ago in September. I have had quite an adventure so far and have freed myself from the London rat-race.
Again, I could have earned more money staying in London but I have a lot less stress and more financial freedom in Poland. In fact I have reduced my tax bill from 50% in the UK to 20% in Poland so can't complain.
Would I have moved knowing what I do now? Yes, I am very happy with the way things have turned out and currently plan to stay for at least the next 5 - 10 years, possibly permanently.
I knew in advance that it would be hard to find work, be bureaucratic and the roads were bad etc.. etc.. so have had no nasty surprises.
I too am personally happy with my decision to move to Poland. I came here 3 years ago in September. I have had quite an adventure so far and have freed myself from the London rat-race.
Again, I could have earned more money staying in London but I have a lot less stress and more financial freedom in Poland. In fact I have reduced my tax bill from 50% in the UK to 20% in Poland so can't complain.
Would I have moved knowing what I do now? Yes, I am very happy with the way things have turned out and currently plan to stay for at least the next 5 - 10 years, possibly permanently.
I knew in advance that it would be hard to find work, be bureaucratic and the roads were bad etc.. etc.. so have had no nasty surprises.
benszymanski
10 Oct 2009
Language / Examples of zakupić and kupić [8]
I think you are getting confused - the imperfective and perfective pair for "to buy" are kupować (imperf) and kupić (perf).
Zakupić is a different word meaning "to purchase". It is perfective and it's imperfective partner is zakupywać.
I think you are getting confused - the imperfective and perfective pair for "to buy" are kupować (imperf) and kupić (perf).
Zakupić is a different word meaning "to purchase". It is perfective and it's imperfective partner is zakupywać.
benszymanski
10 Oct 2009
Language / Examples of zakupić and kupić [8]
This has been asked many many times on this forum. I did a quick search just now and found this thread:
https://polishforums.com/archives/2005-2009/language/share-perfective-imperfective-verbs-17963/
If you do a search you will find more.
But to get you started:
imperfective - kupowałem chleb - I was buying bread - emphasis on the action of buying rather than the result (i.e. the reader doesn't know if I bought the bread in the end or not)
perfective - kupiłem chleb - I bought bread - emphasis on the result rather than the action.
Is it possible to give an everyday example of each for the pair kupować-kupić? Maybe it'll make more sense to me then.
This has been asked many many times on this forum. I did a quick search just now and found this thread:
https://polishforums.com/archives/2005-2009/language/share-perfective-imperfective-verbs-17963/
If you do a search you will find more.
But to get you started:
imperfective - kupowałem chleb - I was buying bread - emphasis on the action of buying rather than the result (i.e. the reader doesn't know if I bought the bread in the end or not)
perfective - kupiłem chleb - I bought bread - emphasis on the result rather than the action.
benszymanski
10 Oct 2009
Language / Examples of zakupić and kupić [8]
Nice summary Gumishu, but I presume you mean 'computer' :-)
Nice summary Gumishu, but I presume you mean 'computer' :-)
benszymanski
12 Oct 2009
Life / Has your move to Poland been successful??? [15]
Yes, but I suspect the results here are skewed - I am sure if I had given up and returned to the UK I wouldn't be reading this forum anymore and therefore there are more positive stories here than negative.
Thanks for responses to date, seems most people are happy when moving to Poland...not one negative response, people reading this thread will be saying Poland here I come!!
Yes, but I suspect the results here are skewed - I am sure if I had given up and returned to the UK I wouldn't be reading this forum anymore and therefore there are more positive stories here than negative.
benszymanski
13 Oct 2009
Life / Supermarkets in Poland not accepting card payments [12]
yes plastic is just not as widely used in Poland as back in the UK.
I can only presume that biedronka and others don't accept cards because there is 2% - 3% fee involved for the merchant...
yes plastic is just not as widely used in Poland as back in the UK.
I can only presume that biedronka and others don't accept cards because there is 2% - 3% fee involved for the merchant...
benszymanski
14 Oct 2009
Life / What's the weather like in Poland? [81]
I'm off down the garage to stick my winter tyres on. Was going to do it yesterday when I saw the forecast but then forgot. Hope there's no queue today or I'll be kicking myself.
I'm off down the garage to stick my winter tyres on. Was going to do it yesterday when I saw the forecast but then forgot. Hope there's no queue today or I'll be kicking myself.