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Speaks Polish?: native speaker, w czasie sushi szosa sucha
Interests: learning English

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peter_olsztyn   
23 Feb 2009
Language / The traumatic experience of "jak" and its variants :-) [4]

"Pani jest zalogowana jako [+username]".In this example, I'm surprised to see that it is written "jako"? What does it mean exactly?

jako = as

You are logged as +username

Next thing. What do words like "jakiś" and "jakoś" mean exactly?

jakiś = some
jakoś = somehow
jakikolwiek = any
jakkolwiek = no matter how
jakokolwiek - doesn't exist in Polish
peter_olsztyn   
25 Feb 2009
Law / Costs for importing a car from Germany to Poland. [34]

Try to find the city council web site in poznan, because you can register on-line.

poznan.pl/mim/public/rezerwacje/rezerwacje.html - System rezerwacji wizyt

bip.city.poznan.pl/bip/public/bip/sprawa.html?co=opis&sp_id=1741 - Rejestracja pojazdu sprowadzonego z zagranicy
peter_olsztyn   
2 Mar 2009
Genealogy / Looking for a town called Wolagrsbowfowska [7]

I've searched maps online for Wolagrsbowfowska

I you misspelled the name.
Search for Wola Grabowska or Grabowska Wola (?)

zumi.pl
peter_olsztyn   
15 Mar 2009
Language / pedestrian crossing and traffic lights - motion/na + Locative case? [7]

You will need to go straight ahead to the zebra crossing, and then you'll need to turn left

Idź prosto aż do przejścia dla pieszych i potem skręć w lewo.

You have to go to the lights, and then turn right

Idź aż do świateł i potem skręć w prawo.
peter_olsztyn   
18 Mar 2009
Language / pedestrian crossing and traffic lights - motion/na + Locative case? [7]

We are being taught that it is OK to say:Idź prosto na pasach

Idź prosto na pasach is incorrect and sounds strange even if colloquial expression and I think it is made by your teacher ;)

In case you have any doubts put sentence in Google "this exact wording or phrase" blank and check results counter.
peter_olsztyn   
25 Mar 2009
Genealogy / Translation of Polish address required. [3]

Letter 1 Return Address

SIENICKI KONSTANTY
wieś TRYNISZE - KUNIEWO
poczta BOGUTY
powiat OSTROW MAZOWIECKA
województwo WARSZAWA

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trynisze-Kuniewo

Letter 2 Return Address

PLUSKA LUCYNA
CZYŻEW
ulica DUŻY RYNEK 26
poczta CZYŻEW
powiat WYSOKIE MAZOWIECKIE
województwo BIA£OSTOCKIE

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gmina_Czyżew-Osada
peter_olsztyn   
29 Mar 2009
Love / Questions about Polish women [17]

Questions about Polish women

Polish girls are mysterious beautiful angels who are very attractive. Polish girls are a different breed and there are certain rules that you need to follow when you wish to date them. They are girls from Poland the land which plays host to these amazing women.

When you are dating Polish girls, do not treat them like aliens. Men do this a lot. You should therefore introduce your girlfriend to your friends and not be ashamed of her.

Do not assume that Polish girls do not understand certain things. They are modern girls who are more aware and more educated. There are men who still believe that some girls cannot even drive. Do not be ignorant in this sense.

popłakałem się :)
peter_olsztyn   
8 Apr 2009
Work / Advice on moving to Wroclaw and job prospects [3]

Has anyone got any advice on job prospects

If working for state-owned company Polish electrician can earn about 500-600 pouds per month but it is hard to join the wolves. In private-owned company you can expect about 300-400 pounds per month. When self-employed you can earn about 2000 pounds per month maybe more.
peter_olsztyn   
10 Apr 2009
Law / Cost of employing Polish worker in Warsaw [6]

"my Jewish brothers have suggested"
"please consider the high unemployment rate in Warsaw"

(avast voice mode on) Warning!!! Troll has been detected in the thread !!! (avast voice mode off)
peter_olsztyn   
15 Apr 2009
UK, Ireland / Poles claim UK benefits after working only one year instead of going home [156]

British people have been paying national insurance for their whole lives, polish newcomers pay a pittance and ride out the recession on the british tax payers expense

What was first law, agreement, rules, regulations or Poles?
If you are unhappy with that just change the regulations. Do not expect that people won't be very well-versed.
peter_olsztyn   
15 Apr 2009
Travel / Poland: What should I look forward to or avoid? Is it fun to visit? [34]

3. Most likely you will be robbed - be prepared for that

It's hard to believe, especially when you are 30 years old. As distinct from UK, Polish teenagers don't attack old guys. They may ask you for mobile phone if you are 16 yo but no 30yo. Pickpocketing yes but robbery I don't think so.
peter_olsztyn   
7 May 2009
Language / SŁUCHAĆ, or PRZYSŁUCHIWAĆ SIĘ? [53]

"Przesłuchiwać się" means, I believe, to interrogate.

to interrogate yourself so się can't stand here

but

przysłuchiwać się rozmowie is correct
peter_olsztyn   
7 May 2009
Language / Basic words to say to a Polish girl? [40]

Specjalnie dla Ciebie

Especially for you

Najgoretsze pozdrowienia i zyczenia z okazji

Warmest regards and wishes in

Dnia Matki

Mothers Day
peter_olsztyn   
13 May 2009
Language / The verb "Piec" to bake [12]

Ja = piekę ciacho
Ty = pieczesz ciacho
On/Ona/Ono = piecze ciacho
My = pieczemy ciacho
Wy = pieczecie ciacho
Oni/One = pieką ciacho
peter_olsztyn   
13 May 2009
Love / How much is sex important for Poles in Poland? [25]

How much is sex important for Poles in Poland?

Not such important as money. You see, we are traveling around the World, chasing good job and let them steal our gorgeous girls ;)
peter_olsztyn   
16 May 2009
Life / Buying monthly food service in Poland? [4]

İs there a possibility to find somebody who will cook lunch and dinner for 2 people in Poland?

subscription to takeaway dinners in restaurant = obiady domowe (e.g 14zł x 20 days)
somebody who will cook lunch and dinner in your house = gosposia
peter_olsztyn   
17 May 2009
Language / Difference between zbyt and za [11]

do w świecie and na świecie mean the same thing?

Lew jest królem w świecie zwierząt. (domain)
The Lion is king in the animal world.

Niemieckie autostrady są najlepsze na świecie. (globe)
German highway infrastructure is the best in the world.

If we swap these two they sound strange.