Zibi
28 Apr 2013
Life / Finding an English speaking doctor in Gdansk [5]
How weird, isn't it? :-)
What kind of doctor are you after?
particularly English speaking ones.
How weird, isn't it? :-)
What kind of doctor are you after?
Zibi
21 Apr 2013
Language / "No tak"; The Oddest Phrase In Polish For This American [75]
[********************* don't know too many native Polish speakers who would understand what's written above
[/quote]
It's an easy text. Perhaps you should hang our with those Poles who finished at least 9 years of schooling? :-)
[********************* don't know too many native Polish speakers who would understand what's written above
[/quote]
It's an easy text. Perhaps you should hang our with those Poles who finished at least 9 years of schooling? :-)
Zibi
31 Mar 2013
Language / Slavic accent correction [110]
True, mostly. But if you ever have a chance to listen to Lower Sorbian (dolnołużycki) as spoken by those born 100 years ago (recordings exists) you'd think their language is no. 1 on that list. Unfortunately that language is dying and most of those still speaking it have had their pronunciation destroyed by the ever present influence of german.
True, mostly. But if you ever have a chance to listen to Lower Sorbian (dolnołużycki) as spoken by those born 100 years ago (recordings exists) you'd think their language is no. 1 on that list. Unfortunately that language is dying and most of those still speaking it have had their pronunciation destroyed by the ever present influence of german.
Zibi
31 Mar 2013
Life / Advice needed on Dental implant in Poland [119]
Let me check again. If you visit their address at: eurodental.pl you will see three locations. I used one on Nowowiejska 37. Yep, had implants done and other work. Costly. Whether more costly than smaller cities... I wouldn't know but perhaps it's true. After all they're in Warsaw and not in outlying areas. There are many other clinics who do implants in Warsaw. Google would be your friend in this case :-). I was satisfied with their quality even if my wallet felt lighter :-). Then again you have to compare your local prices vs. Warsaw and then factor in costs of a flight (two or three really) and a hotel. Perhaps some smaller locations have lower prices and would be worth visiting assuming you can find direct budget airlines to them, like.... Gdansk, Poznan etc.
Let me check again. If you visit their address at: eurodental.pl you will see three locations. I used one on Nowowiejska 37. Yep, had implants done and other work. Costly. Whether more costly than smaller cities... I wouldn't know but perhaps it's true. After all they're in Warsaw and not in outlying areas. There are many other clinics who do implants in Warsaw. Google would be your friend in this case :-). I was satisfied with their quality even if my wallet felt lighter :-). Then again you have to compare your local prices vs. Warsaw and then factor in costs of a flight (two or three really) and a hotel. Perhaps some smaller locations have lower prices and would be worth visiting assuming you can find direct budget airlines to them, like.... Gdansk, Poznan etc.
Zibi
30 Mar 2013
Life / Advice needed on Dental implant in Poland [119]
Check out Eurodental in Warsaw. They do a good job, speak the language.
Check out Eurodental in Warsaw. They do a good job, speak the language.
Zibi
23 Mar 2013
Law / Zloty climbs as ratings agency upgrades Poland [34]
How about 2.1PLN to 1$ that I still remember, back in June 2008? :-) Shopping in US was so much more fun! :-)
Maybe: I miss the days of 7zl to the £.
How about 2.1PLN to 1$ that I still remember, back in June 2008? :-) Shopping in US was so much more fun! :-)
Zibi
22 Mar 2013
Language / "No tak"; The Oddest Phrase In Polish For This American [75]
The polish word "no" is simply an emphatic particle. It serves to emphasize the point a speaker is trying to make.
For example:
Weź to! means: take it!,
while
No, weź to! means: take it already! (could be said to someone delaying reception of an object which is being given, offered)
The polish word "no" is simply an emphatic particle. It serves to emphasize the point a speaker is trying to make.
For example:
Weź to! means: take it!,
while
No, weź to! means: take it already! (could be said to someone delaying reception of an object which is being given, offered)
Zibi
21 Mar 2013
News / 18 Miners trapped near Wroclaw [14]
Energy=Money. Obviously! "Also add extreme environmental damage that will last for generations?" There is no reliable proof of that. In any case, it is in the country's best interest to become less dependent on russian energy, therefore it will accept certain risks, if any.
Energy=Money. Obviously! "Also add extreme environmental damage that will last for generations?" There is no reliable proof of that. In any case, it is in the country's best interest to become less dependent on russian energy, therefore it will accept certain risks, if any.
Zibi
21 Mar 2013
News / 18 Miners trapped near Wroclaw [14]
Shale gas fracking is something Poland definitely needs and if it appears there are any chances of obtaining energy from it we will most certainly use it.
Shale gas fracking is something Poland definitely needs and if it appears there are any chances of obtaining energy from it we will most certainly use it.
Zibi
7 Feb 2013
News / Price for the US ambassador position in Poland? $2,300.00 [10]
So you think that when they pay large amount of $$, it makes them good ambassadors? And what exactly should I be weary of?
So you think that when they pay large amount of $$, it makes them good ambassadors? And what exactly should I be weary of?
Zibi
3 Feb 2013
History / A legacy of Serfdom in Poland? [7]
You see, it was not all that clear cut as you would think. For example, polish szlachta sat in the same church alongside their serfs, peasants, during sunday mass. Could that be said of blacks in America and their masters?
You see, it was not all that clear cut as you would think. For example, polish szlachta sat in the same church alongside their serfs, peasants, during sunday mass. Could that be said of blacks in America and their masters?
Zibi
2 Feb 2013
Travel / Traveling within Poland into my destination city - Lublin (from Warsaw airport) [43]
gia
No there is not.
gia
No there is not.
Zibi
26 Jan 2013
History / What do Poles owe to Russians? [193]
This is crap, not history. Try to learn history as it was not for real. Poles did not cause Smuta. In fact they were let into Kremlin by russian boyars who wanted a polish heir to the throne as their next Czar, plus, the freedoms which polish gentry enjoyed and russian gentry did not have.
They caused Times of Troubles.
This is crap, not history. Try to learn history as it was not for real. Poles did not cause Smuta. In fact they were let into Kremlin by russian boyars who wanted a polish heir to the throne as their next Czar, plus, the freedoms which polish gentry enjoyed and russian gentry did not have.
Zibi
26 Jan 2013
Law / Polish Citizenship for a foreigner whose parents was born in Poland [174]
Visit any polish embassy/consulate website for detailed instructions.
Visit any polish embassy/consulate website for detailed instructions.
Zibi
20 Jan 2013
Life / What is the reaction of Poles to Russian? [95]
True. But how often do you use them? Russians use words of turkic origin on a daily basis, and in everyday speech. Reading russian webpages helped me realize that.
True. But how often do you use them? Russians use words of turkic origin on a daily basis, and in everyday speech. Reading russian webpages helped me realize that.
Zibi
20 Jan 2013
Life / What is the reaction of Poles to Russian? [95]
Paulina, did you read all posts? German/french/english borrowings are present in all slavic languages. Turkic/ugro-finnic ones are not, except in russian. That's why it stands out and is less understandable than, say, ukrainian.
Polish also has quite large non-Slavic vocabulary.
German, for example:
German, for example:
Paulina, did you read all posts? German/french/english borrowings are present in all slavic languages. Turkic/ugro-finnic ones are not, except in russian. That's why it stands out and is less understandable than, say, ukrainian.
Zibi
20 Jan 2013
Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]
Pawian, try this: 1/3 vodka, 1/3 blue curacao, 1/3 orange juice, slice of orange, ice. What color would it be, then? Serve it to your wife, she'll love you for that!!! :-)
Yes! That is why I have never tried blue curacao drink - looks like window cleaner! :):)
Pawian, try this: 1/3 vodka, 1/3 blue curacao, 1/3 orange juice, slice of orange, ice. What color would it be, then? Serve it to your wife, she'll love you for that!!! :-)
Zibi
20 Jan 2013
Life / What is the reaction of Poles to Russian? [95]
Clearly it is so. And I do not dispute that. And all other slavic languages have those borrowings as well, therefore they do not stand out as a difference. But the presence of tartar/turk/ugro-finnic vocabulary in russian language is what really makes it stand out.
there is no such word, perhaps you meant "oglądać". However the connection glaz/oglądać may be purely incidental. All other slavic languages use "oko". "Głaz" in polish means a large stone.
And in the same time Russian have much more borrowings from Western languages than from Eastern
Clearly it is so. And I do not dispute that. And all other slavic languages have those borrowings as well, therefore they do not stand out as a difference. But the presence of tartar/turk/ugro-finnic vocabulary in russian language is what really makes it stand out.
"glaz" is of Slavic origin (compare with Polish "glądać")
there is no such word, perhaps you meant "oglądać". However the connection glaz/oglądać may be purely incidental. All other slavic languages use "oko". "Głaz" in polish means a large stone.
Zibi
20 Jan 2013
Work / Job Offer in Gliwice at 4000zł – is it enough money? [17]
For someone who is well established here (family support, friends, place to live) this amount of money would be sufficient but for someone arriving, say, from UK this would be a nearly starving rate, I am afraid.
Anybody else have any thoughts?
For someone who is well established here (family support, friends, place to live) this amount of money would be sufficient but for someone arriving, say, from UK this would be a nearly starving rate, I am afraid.
Zibi
20 Jan 2013
Real Estate / The current property boom in Poland is a bubble [342]
LOL, what a construction.... poor english indeed here!
explain them
LOL, what a construction.... poor english indeed here!
Zibi
19 Jan 2013
Life / What is the reaction of Poles to Russian? [95]
So, none of you think that Russian have quite large non-slavic vocabulary? Let's start with a few: loshad' , yarlik, glaz, karaul, almaz, tyurma.
Nah, he is xenophobe in general. ;)
So, none of you think that Russian have quite large non-slavic vocabulary? Let's start with a few: loshad' , yarlik, glaz, karaul, almaz, tyurma.
Zibi
19 Jan 2013
Genealogy / Gabriel Shukofsky - Anglicized Polish surname help [7]
I have never seen/heard of a name like that. More likely would be Żukowski.
I have never seen/heard of a name like that. More likely would be Żukowski.
Zibi
19 Jan 2013
Life / What is the reaction of Poles to Russian? [95]
Ukrainian is far more understandable and nicer, also because it contains little or none of that tartar/mongol vocabulary that russian language possesses. However, russian language is also okay, but more distant than ukrainian.
What language sounds beautier to you Polish,
Russian or Ukrainian?
Russian or Ukrainian?
Ukrainian is far more understandable and nicer, also because it contains little or none of that tartar/mongol vocabulary that russian language possesses. However, russian language is also okay, but more distant than ukrainian.
Zibi
18 Jan 2013
Travel / Starbucks in Poland? [149]
I like their coffee. And I just checked their website: Warsaw has 11 locations, Wrocław has 6 and 3-city has 4. They are mushrooming indeed. :-)
I like their coffee. And I just checked their website: Warsaw has 11 locations, Wrocław has 6 and 3-city has 4. They are mushrooming indeed. :-)
Zibi
18 Jan 2013
Life / What is the reaction of Poles to Russian? [95]
No it wasn't. In Bulgaria perhaps you could use it. But not in any other country of Warsaw Pact except with citizens of Soviet Union, but contacts with those was very rare. So yes, people had some knowledge of russian in those times but mostly it remained passive.
hmmm... in sixties and seventies - it was
No it wasn't. In Bulgaria perhaps you could use it. But not in any other country of Warsaw Pact except with citizens of Soviet Union, but contacts with those was very rare. So yes, people had some knowledge of russian in those times but mostly it remained passive.
Zibi
18 Jan 2013
Travel / Starbucks in Poland? [149]
Are you kidding me? At least 5 if not more.
There is one in Warsaw.
Are you kidding me? At least 5 if not more.
Zibi
11 Jan 2013
Law / Value of Zloty and UK £ in Poland [21]
It lasted several months, quite enough to enjoy really cheap vacation in US, including super cheap shopping :-)
It didn't last a long time, though ...
It lasted several months, quite enough to enjoy really cheap vacation in US, including super cheap shopping :-)
Zibi
11 Jan 2013
Law / Value of Zloty and UK £ in Poland [21]
Don't you remember the exchange rates in first half of 2008? THAT was a real euphoria. $1 stood at PLN 2,08. Now it is worth 50% more, alas!
how long can the euphoria last,
Don't you remember the exchange rates in first half of 2008? THAT was a real euphoria. $1 stood at PLN 2,08. Now it is worth 50% more, alas!
Zibi
10 Jan 2013
Law / Value of Zloty and UK £ in Poland [21]
NBP has cut their rates by 0.25 percentage points, recently, indeed, but that usually causes the PLN (not: PLZ) to lose value since polish bonds will now pay less interest and this normally discourages foreigners from investing in them.
NBP has signalled an end to easing of interest rates which has caused the PLZ to strengthen over the last two days.
NBP has cut their rates by 0.25 percentage points, recently, indeed, but that usually causes the PLN (not: PLZ) to lose value since polish bonds will now pay less interest and this normally discourages foreigners from investing in them.
Zibi
10 Jan 2013
Law / Value of Zloty and UK £ in Poland [21]
There is no easy answer to that. But one has to consider the fact that Zloty currency becomes at times object of speculative transactions of big financial institutions and since it is not a "big volume" currency, its value can be relatively easily influenced by those institutions. Also, some of the analysts tend to group several smaller currencies together (e.g. Zloty and Hungarian Forint) when it comes to decision making. Then, if Hungary goes down economically, they will sell Forint and automatically Zloties as well, even if Poland's economy has been in no way adversely affected.
I just cannot understand why the value of the £ has fallen so much recently against the Zloty.
There is no easy answer to that. But one has to consider the fact that Zloty currency becomes at times object of speculative transactions of big financial institutions and since it is not a "big volume" currency, its value can be relatively easily influenced by those institutions. Also, some of the analysts tend to group several smaller currencies together (e.g. Zloty and Hungarian Forint) when it comes to decision making. Then, if Hungary goes down economically, they will sell Forint and automatically Zloties as well, even if Poland's economy has been in no way adversely affected.