kioko
29 Oct 2009
kioko
21 Oct 2009
Language / Polish Language Pronunciation - Example Words and Phrases [178]
ć is short, and ci has an iiiii sound at the end. it's imposible to write the difference in any English letters, as sound ć does not exist in English. I think the best way to hear the sound is to say two words where ć/ci are at the end, like: znać and śmieci. With ć you "cut" the sound, but with ci you make it longer by saying i at the end (Polish i)
But actually the only way to know the difference is to hear it said by a Polish person.
The same with ś/si, like gaś/gasi.
ć is short, and ci has an iiiii sound at the end. it's imposible to write the difference in any English letters, as sound ć does not exist in English. I think the best way to hear the sound is to say two words where ć/ci are at the end, like: znać and śmieci. With ć you "cut" the sound, but with ci you make it longer by saying i at the end (Polish i)
But actually the only way to know the difference is to hear it said by a Polish person.
The same with ś/si, like gaś/gasi.
kioko
2 Oct 2009
Life / What to wear for winter in Poland [51]
Don't worry, winter in Poznań is not as heavy as in other parts of Poland. Wait till November for some shopping, the clothes in shops right now are more for Autumn. For example coats fave no warm lining. You will sea the difference. If your style is more sporty try shops like Inter Sport (in Pestka) Goretex shoes are the best for Winter.
Don't worry, winter in Poznań is not as heavy as in other parts of Poland. Wait till November for some shopping, the clothes in shops right now are more for Autumn. For example coats fave no warm lining. You will sea the difference. If your style is more sporty try shops like Inter Sport (in Pestka) Goretex shoes are the best for Winter.
kioko
2 Oct 2009
Life / Public Swimming Pools in Poznan [12]
atlantis-plywalnia.pl/atl_m3.htm#zajecia
Not in English unfortunately
Have you seen all of them?
atlantis-plywalnia.pl/atl_m3.htm#zajecia
Not in English unfortunately
The public ones in poznan are disgusting
Have you seen all of them?
kioko
1 Oct 2009
Life / Which Polish Season you love the most (weather) [12]
I love late October, early November, when there is fog in the morning, everything is wet, the air is "skarp" (cold and refreshing), but you can already sea that it will be sunny. But the most I love temperature under -15 C, crunching snow under your feet and when the ice on a lake is roaring (does anyone know what I mean?)
I love late October, early November, when there is fog in the morning, everything is wet, the air is "skarp" (cold and refreshing), but you can already sea that it will be sunny. But the most I love temperature under -15 C, crunching snow under your feet and when the ice on a lake is roaring (does anyone know what I mean?)
kioko
1 Oct 2009
Food / Where is the best place to eat pierogi in Poland? [24]
Best homemade pierogi are in small village Wejsuny, near Ruciane-Nida. The best and the biggest ever! Every time I go home, going there is a MUST. Not even my mother's dinner can beat that.
Best homemade pierogi are in small village Wejsuny, near Ruciane-Nida. The best and the biggest ever! Every time I go home, going there is a MUST. Not even my mother's dinner can beat that.
kioko
30 Sep 2009
Life / Public Swimming Pools in Poznan [12]
I like Atlantis at os. Batorego. There is no chlorine in the water (like AWF) and there are no strict hours.
I like Atlantis at os. Batorego. There is no chlorine in the water (like AWF) and there are no strict hours.
kioko
28 Aug 2009
Travel / Janow Podlaski stables [4]
janow.arabians.pl/pl/oferta/
You must make an appointment, the visit is about 0,5 hour. You can also take a ride. I think the best thing is to call them.
There are the costs: janow.arabians.pl/pl/oferta/cennik.php
janow.arabians.pl/pl/oferta/
You must make an appointment, the visit is about 0,5 hour. You can also take a ride. I think the best thing is to call them.
There are the costs: janow.arabians.pl/pl/oferta/cennik.php
kioko
12 Aug 2009
Life / Krakow Wedding Reception Venues? [8]
My cousin had a reception here: vd-restauracja.pl
Really nice place.
My cousin had a reception here: vd-restauracja.pl
Really nice place.
kioko
27 May 2009
Travel / Opinion about polish tourists [9]
From my point of view, the only time I rather not to confess I'm Polish is when I travel abroad. Of course Russians are worse, but still... And what's funny often people who work in tourism and should know the best how a tourist should act, they're like real pigs. I often feel ashamed by Polish tourists ;/
From my point of view, the only time I rather not to confess I'm Polish is when I travel abroad. Of course Russians are worse, but still... And what's funny often people who work in tourism and should know the best how a tourist should act, they're like real pigs. I often feel ashamed by Polish tourists ;/
kioko
26 May 2009
Life / Are there any expat Neighbourhoods in Poznan? [16]
I'm Polish but sometimes I feel like an expat in Poznań. Everything that is not-poznańskie or not-wielkopolskie is from worse part of Poland to people from Poznań, so I'm often called a "ludność napływowa". For example if the tram is late it means it's driver is not a Poznaniak. So I hear all the time, but I'm stuck with a stereotipical Poznaniak 8 hours a day, so maybe my point of view is far from the real one. Anyway, though people here may not be the best the city is quite nice. It's big but you don't feel like.
I'm Polish but sometimes I feel like an expat in Poznań. Everything that is not-poznańskie or not-wielkopolskie is from worse part of Poland to people from Poznań, so I'm often called a "ludność napływowa". For example if the tram is late it means it's driver is not a Poznaniak. So I hear all the time, but I'm stuck with a stereotipical Poznaniak 8 hours a day, so maybe my point of view is far from the real one. Anyway, though people here may not be the best the city is quite nice. It's big but you don't feel like.
kioko
22 May 2009
kioko
22 May 2009
USA, Canada / Work ethics in Poland vs US [66]
I didn't post it to prove anything. It's just a fact.
Why do we often end up comparing Poland to US or other countries. Can't we just agree that these are totally different places, with different people, different point of view and mentality. This is so irritating! I can only judge Americans, who I met, and only those who met me can judge me, but as one Pole, not a Polish nation.
I'm curious too. I have 26 days off too and I can't imagine how I could survive on 20, not to mention only 10.
good post kioko.
I didn't post it to prove anything. It's just a fact.
Why do we often end up comparing Poland to US or other countries. Can't we just agree that these are totally different places, with different people, different point of view and mentality. This is so irritating! I can only judge Americans, who I met, and only those who met me can judge me, but as one Pole, not a Polish nation.
Are you in USA getting more not paid off work days to have sensible holidays few times in a year?
I'm curious too. I have 26 days off too and I can't imagine how I could survive on 20, not to mention only 10.
kioko
22 May 2009
USA, Canada / Work ethics in Poland vs US [66]
forbes.com/2008/05/21/labor-market-workforce-lead-citizen-cx_po_0521countries_slide_2.html?partner=interia
forbes.com/2008/05/21/labor-market-workforce-lead-citizen-cx_po_0521countries_slide_2.html?partner=interia
kioko
19 May 2009
Life / Questions about IKEA in Poznan [20]
ikea.com/ms/pl_PL/img/local_store_info/poznan/Cennik_transp ort_montaz.pdf
here are the prices of transportation. it says that if you want to have delivered your furniture farther than 30km from Poznan you have to pay 1,5zł x twice amount of kilometers. So it might me about 400zł. But there is an email address so you better ask. The store is quite big, very crowded on weekends, so probably the best time to go there is friday evening. Both credit cards should be acceptible.
ikea.com/ms/pl_PL/img/local_store_info/poznan/Cennik_transp ort_montaz.pdf
here are the prices of transportation. it says that if you want to have delivered your furniture farther than 30km from Poznan you have to pay 1,5zł x twice amount of kilometers. So it might me about 400zł. But there is an email address so you better ask. The store is quite big, very crowded on weekends, so probably the best time to go there is friday evening. Both credit cards should be acceptible.
kioko
18 May 2009
kioko
18 May 2009
News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]
But I did replied your question. There is a big group of aristocracy in Poland, they meet in their own company as most of them are related in some way.
But I did replied your question. There is a big group of aristocracy in Poland, they meet in their own company as most of them are related in some way.
kioko
18 May 2009
News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]
There is quite big group of old aristocracy in Poland, but you don't expect us to call them and ask if they want to see you. I mean, come on.
There is quite big group of old aristocracy in Poland, but you don't expect us to call them and ask if they want to see you. I mean, come on.
kioko
24 Feb 2009
Life / polish-indian couple looking for baby names [28]
I personally like name Kira. Also Ina would sound good in both cultures, and these are Polish.
I personally like name Kira. Also Ina would sound good in both cultures, and these are Polish.
kioko
11 Feb 2009
Love / Polish wedding customs/traditions? Aussie marrying Polish. [21]
Maybe you could ask your parent to welcome you at the reception with bread and vodka.
Maybe you could ask your parent to welcome you at the reception with bread and vodka.
kioko
19 Jan 2009
History / Prussian History [29]
Book "Mazury. Zapomniane południe Prus Wschodnich" by German historician Andreas Kossert. No link, sorry. I checked, it was not medieval but XVI-XVII century Polish language.
Book "Mazury. Zapomniane południe Prus Wschodnich" by German historician Andreas Kossert. No link, sorry. I checked, it was not medieval but XVI-XVII century Polish language.
kioko
19 Jan 2009
History / Prussian History [29]
RIGHT!
RIGHT RIGHT!
The Mazurian dialect was the one which was used by Polish linguists to reconstruct clasical medieval Polish language. Therefore Mazurian dialect is more Polish than any other.
At the end of the day, the Mazurians were too polish for the Prussian government and too German for the polish commie regime.
RIGHT!
There were Mazurians who felt Polish, there were Mazurians who felt German, and also there were the ones who felt neither of those, but just Mazurians.
RIGHT RIGHT!
The Mazurian dialect was the one which was used by Polish linguists to reconstruct clasical medieval Polish language. Therefore Mazurian dialect is more Polish than any other.
kioko
19 Jan 2009
History / Prussian History [29]
Most Mazurians used to call themselves as "Prussians of Polish language use". Some Mazurians didn't actually know that their language is similar to Polish (from Wańkowicz book "Na tropach smętka"). Mazurians were called, in German lexicons, as peacefull folk living from agriculture and using Mazurian dialect (which was Polish), oh! and very important - they were Protestants, unlike Prussians from Warmia. The name Mazury comes from Mazowsze, Mazurzy = people who migrated from Mazowsze. There were parts of Prussia where 99% of people in a village were Germans (mostly Warmia), and parts where most of people in village were Mazurians (strict Mazury - from osil map Sudowia, Galindia and part that is not on a map - Sasinia). Unfortunately before the war Germans start to consider Mazurians as Polish, that is why they were persecuted. And after the war Poles considered Mazurians as Germans, and that is why so many of them left Poland. Mazurians are an example where language and culture do not follows national awareness, maybe that is the reason their history is quite sad. I think the best way to know if a family from Prussia was German or Mazurian (that is with Polish roots) is actually not the surname but to find out if they could speak Polish (Mazurian dialect). Greetings from Galindia! :) Sorry that my English is not good enough to explain things better.
Most Mazurians used to call themselves as "Prussians of Polish language use". Some Mazurians didn't actually know that their language is similar to Polish (from Wańkowicz book "Na tropach smętka"). Mazurians were called, in German lexicons, as peacefull folk living from agriculture and using Mazurian dialect (which was Polish), oh! and very important - they were Protestants, unlike Prussians from Warmia. The name Mazury comes from Mazowsze, Mazurzy = people who migrated from Mazowsze. There were parts of Prussia where 99% of people in a village were Germans (mostly Warmia), and parts where most of people in village were Mazurians (strict Mazury - from osil map Sudowia, Galindia and part that is not on a map - Sasinia). Unfortunately before the war Germans start to consider Mazurians as Polish, that is why they were persecuted. And after the war Poles considered Mazurians as Germans, and that is why so many of them left Poland. Mazurians are an example where language and culture do not follows national awareness, maybe that is the reason their history is quite sad. I think the best way to know if a family from Prussia was German or Mazurian (that is with Polish roots) is actually not the surname but to find out if they could speak Polish (Mazurian dialect). Greetings from Galindia! :) Sorry that my English is not good enough to explain things better.
kioko
16 Jan 2009
History / Has anybody read: Heart of Europe: The Past in Poland's Present [6]
I think all Norman Davies's books are good. I finished "Powstanie 44" recently. He writes the truth, even if it's bitter. I personally love soldiers's memoirs books, especially about the uprising of '44. But I don't know how many of them are in English.
I think all Norman Davies's books are good. I finished "Powstanie 44" recently. He writes the truth, even if it's bitter. I personally love soldiers's memoirs books, especially about the uprising of '44. But I don't know how many of them are in English.
kioko
6 Jan 2009
Work / Poznan - Career Path [22]
I am affraid your previous experience will not be usefull here. How do you want to manage or do marketing, or even work with Polish clients if don't know the language. I think the only thing you can do is to teach English. I know some time ago schools took people like you without teaching experience, but i don't know how it is now. There is an English school in Poznań nativeenglish.pl. Maybe you should ask there, or at least you will be able to talk with other people who used to be in situation like yours, as there are only native speakers working there. Good luck! Hope you will like in Poznań!
I am affraid your previous experience will not be usefull here. How do you want to manage or do marketing, or even work with Polish clients if don't know the language. I think the only thing you can do is to teach English. I know some time ago schools took people like you without teaching experience, but i don't know how it is now. There is an English school in Poznań nativeenglish.pl. Maybe you should ask there, or at least you will be able to talk with other people who used to be in situation like yours, as there are only native speakers working there. Good luck! Hope you will like in Poznań!
kioko
17 Nov 2008
Travel / Northeast Poland - Podlasie [6]
Just a church in Białystok, capital of Podlasie.
zmartwychwstania.bialystok.net.pl/zdjecia-kosciola.html
Just a church in Białystok, capital of Podlasie.
zmartwychwstania.bialystok.net.pl/zdjecia-kosciola.html
kioko
26 Oct 2008
Language / DIALECTS IN POLAND? [28]
"Mazurzenie" is not actually specific for Mazury, but also for Mazowsze, Śląsk and Małopolska, but I don't hear it a lot. Mostly older people use it. There are very little native Mazurians in Mazury. I know berely few. They usually have German sounding name or last name. Warmińsko-mazurskie voivodeship hase the highest percentage of ethnic minorities in Poland. Mostly people who came from Lithuania and Ukraine after II ww, but also others.
"Mazurzenie" is not actually specific for Mazury, but also for Mazowsze, Śląsk and Małopolska, but I don't hear it a lot. Mostly older people use it. There are very little native Mazurians in Mazury. I know berely few. They usually have German sounding name or last name. Warmińsko-mazurskie voivodeship hase the highest percentage of ethnic minorities in Poland. Mostly people who came from Lithuania and Ukraine after II ww, but also others.
kioko
24 Oct 2008
Language / DIALECTS IN POLAND? [28]
You mean "śledzikowanie" :)
I am from Mazury and live now in Poznań.
There are words I just can't stand here and we often have "word fights" at work, where half is native Poznańska Pyra and half from "worse part of Poland" (as they say). For example: szneka z glancem, naramki for ramiączka, ramiączko for wieszak, skibka for kromka and many many more.
I also hate when people from some parts of Poland (mostly western) don't say "ą" at the end of words, so you hear "som" instead of "są". grrrr ;/
the śledziowanie of Podlasie
You mean "śledzikowanie" :)
I am from Mazury and live now in Poznań.
There are words I just can't stand here and we often have "word fights" at work, where half is native Poznańska Pyra and half from "worse part of Poland" (as they say). For example: szneka z glancem, naramki for ramiączka, ramiączko for wieszak, skibka for kromka and many many more.
I also hate when people from some parts of Poland (mostly western) don't say "ą" at the end of words, so you hear "som" instead of "są". grrrr ;/
kioko
20 Oct 2008
Life / What are your favourite Polish Radio stations...? [27]
I like Afera from Poznań, and UWM FM from Olsztyn.
I like Afera from Poznań, and UWM FM from Olsztyn.
kioko
2 Oct 2008
Travel / Weekend trips from Olsztyn [5]
Trains never shut down, in winter it is even better to travel by trains beacuse they run in every weather, and if there is snow and ice on roads its safer than buses.
I remeber now that in Kadzidłowo, near Mikołajki is a Wild Park with lots of animals, but it is something much better than a zoo. I really like that place. :)
Trains never shut down, in winter it is even better to travel by trains beacuse they run in every weather, and if there is snow and ice on roads its safer than buses.
I remeber now that in Kadzidłowo, near Mikołajki is a Wild Park with lots of animals, but it is something much better than a zoo. I really like that place. :)