Language / When does polish "ch" sound like eng "ch" and when is it "h"? [59]


Two polish guys on this thread have said that there is no difference between ch and h so I would think that's that. Is it possible that some regional accents in Poland differ slightly with pronunciation as they do in other countries and non-natives might hear the letters pronounced with a slight difference?

UK, Ireland / How can I ship bulky, heavy items from Poland to the UK?? [7]


Some Polish people that I know, send parcels/boxes back to Poland with the help of a Polish church. There is a collection once a week and the boxes etc, are then all sent together and takes about 1 week to get to various cities in PL. The cost is £1 per kg, quite cheap.

It might be worth finding out if there is a collection service like this near you.

Feedback / New server and problems with updating [21]


Yes it is a computer related problem Patrycja, rather than a PF server problem. I had the dreaded "red x" problem myself a couple of years ago and had to delete two keys in the registry ( not for the faint hearted ).

Maybe you could try deleting your temporary files,history and cookies from your Internet browser, this can help sometimes. Failing that your best bet is "Google" there will be many people who had the same problem, and may have left a solution.

Law / Long term visa vs. residence permit [7]

There is a lot of information on the forums about permits. Type "residence permit" into the search box at the top of the page and check out the results.

UK, Ireland / What is it with black culture in the UK? [22]

Ah that's nothing:) A few miles from me is the most dangerous street in the UK.

UK, Ireland / What is it with black culture in the UK? [22]


Yes no way does black culture = knife crime. I expect David has read about gang murders in black communities within large Uk cities.

UK, Ireland / What is it with black culture in the UK? [22]

just plain old drug trafficking.

UK, Ireland / What is it with black culture in the UK? [22]

I'm not one to judge people by race either, but I would say some of the crime may be "drugs" related.

Feedback / I Really Think You Should Change Polish Forum Checker......... [21]


Arlene, the forums are"public forums" which means anyone can reply. If you want to post to one member only, then PM is the only way to do it. Do you use your profile page to see which threads you last posted in?


Most members will quote a few lines of your post when replying to you and this has been used for many years and works well.

Feedback / Polish Forums Checker [41]


Information about using the checker can be found here

polishforums.com/guidelines_screen_shots_other_tips-23_34622_0.html#msg678494

Food / Help with info on a peculiar vodka/cream drink. [13]


That's it Seanus, I wasn't thinking Scottish, was I? The nicest mix with Baileys that I had, was Tia Maria. ( baby Guinness) 3 parts TM and 2 parts Baileys. Served in a shot glass and downed in one. No hangovers with this, but you will sleep well that night.

Back on topic, don't know if I would like cream in vodka?

Food / Help with info on a peculiar vodka/cream drink. [13]


Why would anyone want to put milk in Baileys? If you want a milkshake, then ask for a milkshake :))

Language / Questions about Polish language and grammar - I can help you [16]


Many thanks for explaining this Ziemowit :)

Language / mizeria - cucumber salad? [23]


Is this the right one?
easteuropeanfood.about.com/od/vegetables/r/cukessourcream.htm

Language / Questions about Polish language and grammar - I can help you [16]


dwojga, trojga, czworga, pięciorga, sześciorga... Are these numbers used for counting groups of females? If not could you tell me what they are used for? Thanks.

Life / Polish city streets - why do trucks go around spraying water on them ? [28]


And me, since roads are built with a camber to allow water to run away quickly to the sides. I would go along with the dust theory and hope someone finds out for sure ;)

Language / Collective numbers - dwoje, troje, czworo [38]


czworo ludzi.. You seem to have it sorted, in that, the nominative case of the collective numeral is followed by the genitive plural of the counted noun.

Language / Collective numbers - dwoje, troje, czworo [38]

I believe para (pair) is used with a pair of scissors, a pair of pants etc.

5. pięcioro
6. sześcioro
7. siedmioro
8.ośmioro
9.dziewięcioro
10. dziesięcioro
11. jedenaścioro
12.dwanaścioro

Sorry Ewcinka is a faster typist than me ;)

Language / Collective numbers - dwoje, troje, czworo [38]

Strange but I was reading about these earlier. The bad news is they don't stop at four , they just keep going on, but 2 to 12 is used most frequently.

Language / Polish Language Basic Guide [19]


There's free software available for converting utube videos to play on ipods, mobile phones etc, just do a Google search ;)

Food / Polish Milk, Just not the same [54]

I have tried UHT long life milk before from the same company ( red carton ) and it is nice in coffee. Just wondering what" same milk" means if that is the right translation of samo mleko?

Food / Polish Milk, Just not the same [54]

Seen some polish milk in my local supermarket last week. It was from "£aciate" and printed on the carton was "Samo melko" Same milk? Can anyone please tell me what this means, as i might try it tomorrow? Thanks

Language / Pan/Pani...usage changes for case distiction? [23]


Thanks loolee,, it always confuses me:) I have also heard dzień dobry Panu and dzień dobry Panie Janku

Language / Pan/Pani...usage changes for case distiction? [23]


Could you please tell us about the rules for Pan, Pana and Panu?

UK, Ireland / FIVE DIE AS POLE DRIVES WRONG WAY ON UK MOTORWAY [78]


Some idiots when they come off an exit too early, try to turn back!

UK, Ireland / FIVE DIE AS POLE DRIVES WRONG WAY ON UK MOTORWAY [78]


Don't understand that! The angles are right, taking you into the flow the traffic not against it. The only time you could be going the wrong way, is if you were to do a U turn.

Life / Moving to Wroclaw in 1 week, meeting people? [9]

There's a lot of information about Wrocław on PF. Type Wrocław into the search box on the top right corner of this page and you will get many results. Good luck with your move.

Love / Could "food" potentially come between us? [25]


That's very true, your boyfriends mum will be very offended as she will have gone to a lot of trouble cooking meals in your honor. Every guest is treated like royalty in a Polish home.

The good side is, Polish food is delicious and after trying it, you will probably want to try cooking some when you get back home.

Smacznego

Love / SOS!! I feel a little hopeless with my Polish husband... [58]



If this man is psychically beating you, then it is time to get out of this marriage. You can't stay with someone who is going to hit you every time you have an augment.

Love / Whose Life is it? Polish girlfriend under family "house arrest" [224]


It looks a bit hit and miss, but I suppose it is indeed possible that it might stand.