SzwedwPolsce
16 Jul 2011
Love / How to survive a relationship in Poland? [42]
It depends on what kind of women you date/marry.
It depends on what kind of women you date/marry.
SzwedwPolsce
15 Jul 2011
Love / How to survive a relationship in Poland? [42]
Many fathers have hard time letting go of their daughters. But they often dont admit it "officially".
The stereotype is that mothers have hard time letting go of their sons.
Many fathers have hard time letting go of their daughters. But they often dont admit it "officially".
SzwedwPolsce
15 Jul 2011
Love / How to survive a relationship in Poland? [42]
This is actually true. It is well known that very thin girls have more complicated deliveries. And a higher incidence of Caesarean sections.
The propaganda of skinny dystrophics as a symbol of a beautiful woman made the epidural indispensible. Kids used to fall out like apples in the Middle Ages, now we need 6 people to pull out a single treasure.
This is actually true. It is well known that very thin girls have more complicated deliveries. And a higher incidence of Caesarean sections.
SzwedwPolsce
15 Jul 2011
Love / How to survive a relationship in Poland? [42]
If it is not possible to compromise, the relationship will end sooner or later (probably sooner). It does not matter what you do (doormat or not).
I still do not think that women want their men to be doormats. Maybe women want sensitive men, but not doormats. However I am not a women...
why preservation of marriages often turn out to be a fight between being oneself and doormat, not a dialogue of 2 people, compromise?
If it is not possible to compromise, the relationship will end sooner or later (probably sooner). It does not matter what you do (doormat or not).
I still do not think that women want their men to be doormats. Maybe women want sensitive men, but not doormats. However I am not a women...
SzwedwPolsce
15 Jul 2011
Love / How to survive a relationship in Poland? [42]
Actually I have never heard a woman using child-breaing to "blackmail" her man.
However, there are probably other things women can use to blackmail men.
Do you think women want their men to be doormats?
Do you think women turn their men into doormats?
Does child-bearing justify women's pseudo-weakness which is often used in completely unrelated issues to the disadvantage of men?
Actually I have never heard a woman using child-breaing to "blackmail" her man.
However, there are probably other things women can use to blackmail men.
Do you think women want their men to be doormats?
Do you think women turn their men into doormats?
SzwedwPolsce
15 Jul 2011
Language / Words difference - 'ale' and 'przecież' [16]
If you are unsure, it is more safe to use ale. Most situations with English but, can be translated as ale.
If you are unsure, it is more safe to use ale. Most situations with English but, can be translated as ale.
SzwedwPolsce
15 Jul 2011
News / Military power (Poland #21 in the world) [97]
"Tysiąclecie Państwa Polskiego" - It was pure propaganda. However, rather famous. Some streets have been named after this event.
Oh dear, looks as though they are ready and willing.
"Tysiąclecie Państwa Polskiego" - It was pure propaganda. However, rather famous. Some streets have been named after this event.
SzwedwPolsce
15 Jul 2011
Love / How to survive a relationship in Poland? [42]
That is step 1 for sure. Or else it will not be better. But it is important to say it "in the right way". And not only present criticism.
Did you try to talk to your partner and explain, how you feel?
That is step 1 for sure. Or else it will not be better. But it is important to say it "in the right way". And not only present criticism.
SzwedwPolsce
14 Jul 2011
Language / plural forms (cztery kubki / czternascie kubkow) [23]
I understand if this thread is a little confusing. But these rules are not so difficult if you just understand the principle.
I will try to summarize it quickly:
1-4 nominative
5 and above = genitive. But with the the exception:
Numbers above 19, ending with 2,3 or 4, require nominative.
(E.g.
Mam 23 lata (nominative). Because it ends with 3.
Mam 26 lat (genitive). Because it ends with 6.)
Also note that all numbers ending in 0 (zero) require genitive.
This is probably all you need to know about this thing.
I understand if this thread is a little confusing. But these rules are not so difficult if you just understand the principle.
I will try to summarize it quickly:
1-4 nominative
5 and above = genitive. But with the the exception:
Numbers above 19, ending with 2,3 or 4, require nominative.
(E.g.
Mam 23 lata (nominative). Because it ends with 3.
Mam 26 lat (genitive). Because it ends with 6.)
Also note that all numbers ending in 0 (zero) require genitive.
This is probably all you need to know about this thing.
SzwedwPolsce
14 Jul 2011
Language / Collection of learning resources for learning the Polish language [129]
Merged:Jokes in Polish (also good for learning Polish)
Here is a website with several 1000 jokes in Polish.
(Also very suitable for people who are learning Polish)
kawaly.tja.pl
Merged:Jokes in Polish (also good for learning Polish)
Here is a website with several 1000 jokes in Polish.
(Also very suitable for people who are learning Polish)
kawaly.tja.pl
SzwedwPolsce
13 Jul 2011
Language / plural forms (cztery kubki / czternascie kubkow) [23]
Ending in 0 (zero) is also in genitive. I forgot to write that earlier.
20 lat
100 lat
and so on...
With plural number, 2,3 and 4 are in Genitive case
Ending in 0 (zero) is also in genitive. I forgot to write that earlier.
20 lat
100 lat
and so on...
SzwedwPolsce
13 Jul 2011
Language / plural forms (cztery kubki / czternascie kubkow) [23]
Yes, it is true. I wrote it too fast.
I wrote ending with 1,2,3,4. But it should only be ending with 2,3,4, not 1.
Good that you saw it.
It is going in the right direction. :)
Not quite. Numbers above 19, ending with 2,3 or 4 require nominative. Numbers above 19, ending with 1 require genitve,
Yes, it is true. I wrote it too fast.
I wrote ending with 1,2,3,4. But it should only be ending with 2,3,4, not 1.
Good that you saw it.
How's your Polish coming along SzwP? getting there?
It is going in the right direction. :)
SzwedwPolsce
13 Jul 2011
Language / plural forms (cztery kubki / czternascie kubkow) [23]
By the way. How does Rosetta Stone teach people grammar?
I have noticed that many people using RS have poor grammar skills (when they try to construct their own sentences).
In English it is often possible to understand a sentence, even if the grammar is poor. In Polish it can be difficult to understand such a sentence. It is a big difference.
I've been using Rosetta Stone.
By the way. How does Rosetta Stone teach people grammar?
I have noticed that many people using RS have poor grammar skills (when they try to construct their own sentences).
In English it is often possible to understand a sentence, even if the grammar is poor. In Polish it can be difficult to understand such a sentence. It is a big difference.
SzwedwPolsce
13 Jul 2011
Language / plural forms (cztery kubki / czternascie kubkow) [23]
Not all numbers above 4.
1-4 nominative
5 and above = genitive. But with the the exception:
Numbers above 19, ending with 1,2,3 or 4 require nominative.
E.g.
Mam 23 lata (nominative). Because it ends with 3.
Mam 26 lat (genitive). Because it ends with 6.
all numbers above 4 require genitive
Not all numbers above 4.
1-4 nominative
5 and above = genitive. But with the the exception:
Numbers above 19, ending with 1,2,3 or 4 require nominative.
E.g.
Mam 23 lata (nominative). Because it ends with 3.
Mam 26 lat (genitive). Because it ends with 6.
SzwedwPolsce
13 Jul 2011
SzwedwPolsce
13 Jul 2011
Study / Learning Polish at Adam Mickiewicz University [11]
I have heard that the university in £odź is good. But that refers to the 1-year course I think.
I have heard that the university in £odź is good. But that refers to the 1-year course I think.
SzwedwPolsce
13 Jul 2011
Love / Polish men are their own special breed ... [96]
Dolph Lundgren is actually 100% Swedish. And an intelligent Swede. Graduating from high school with straight-A grades. An then graduated with a master's degree in chemical engineering, finishing with the highest results in his class.
Although I don't see the resemblance with Dolph.
That's because he's Swedish-American
Dolph Lundgren is actually 100% Swedish. And an intelligent Swede. Graduating from high school with straight-A grades. An then graduated with a master's degree in chemical engineering, finishing with the highest results in his class.
SzwedwPolsce
12 Jul 2011
Life / Drinking before clubbing in Poland? [25]
In Poland, people usually drink sth before going to the club.
Often at a small "before-party". Partly because it is much cheaper than bying alcohol in the club. And partly because it gets you "in the right mood for clubbing".
Ask the girls if they want to come for a little before-party, and drink a little vodka or a few beers.
If you dont like the idea with vodka, just get together, and take a beer before going to the club.
Also is it polite?impolite?expected?norm? to offer vodka before heading out.
In Poland, people usually drink sth before going to the club.
Often at a small "before-party". Partly because it is much cheaper than bying alcohol in the club. And partly because it gets you "in the right mood for clubbing".
Ask the girls if they want to come for a little before-party, and drink a little vodka or a few beers.
If you dont like the idea with vodka, just get together, and take a beer before going to the club.
SzwedwPolsce
12 Jul 2011
Life / Drinking before clubbing in Poland? [25]
50 cl vodka for 4 persons is 12,5 cl per person. It is about 2 "typical european" beers (50 cl with 5-6% alc.)
It is not much if you drink it over 1-2 hours, not even for a girl.
As I understand it, they are 4 persons sharing half a liter of vodka. It is not much.
However, 2 girls sharing 50 cl of vodka before going to club is probably not a good idea.
My friend suggested "poł litra" before we start the night.
50 cl vodka for 4 persons is 12,5 cl per person. It is about 2 "typical european" beers (50 cl with 5-6% alc.)
It is not much if you drink it over 1-2 hours, not even for a girl.
If the two girls drink half a litre together
As I understand it, they are 4 persons sharing half a liter of vodka. It is not much.
However, 2 girls sharing 50 cl of vodka before going to club is probably not a good idea.
SzwedwPolsce
12 Jul 2011
History / "I was more afraid of fellow Poles than Nazi German Officers", says Bartoszewski [130]
Well, it is not true. Not in war at least (e.g. The Geneva Conventions).
In love and war everything is allowed.
Well, it is not true. Not in war at least (e.g. The Geneva Conventions).
SzwedwPolsce
11 Jul 2011
Language / GCSE Polish - the best way of learning the seven cases? [12]
For many masc and neutr nouns, the accusative ending is the same as nominative. I should have added it. This is actually more common than what I wrote above. But the rest of the table should be easy to follow.
Accusative
Fem: -ę
Masc: -y, -i (living: -a)
Neutr: -e
Fem: -ę
Masc: -y, -i (living: -a)
Neutr: -e
For many masc and neutr nouns, the accusative ending is the same as nominative. I should have added it. This is actually more common than what I wrote above. But the rest of the table should be easy to follow.
SzwedwPolsce
11 Jul 2011
Language / GCSE Polish - the best way of learning the seven cases? [12]
Polish case endings for adjectives (Looks more complicated than it is)
And it is very important to learn which prepositionis associated with which case.
(for example; od, do, bez = genitive)
So good for you that you already know Polish. ;) As with all languages, it is about understanding the structures and principles.
Polish case endings for adjectives (Looks more complicated than it is)
And it is very important to learn which prepositionis associated with which case.
(for example; od, do, bez = genitive)
Oops, I get depressed when I look at this stuff. I will never be able to learn it. :(:(:(
So good for you that you already know Polish. ;) As with all languages, it is about understanding the structures and principles.
SzwedwPolsce
11 Jul 2011
Language / GCSE Polish - the best way of learning the seven cases? [12]
Here I explain the accusative case.
And here are the case endings (singular NOUNS) for all cases: (adjectives have different endings)
Nominative
Fem: -a
Masc: ends in consonant
Neutr: -e, -o, (-i)
Accusative
Fem: -ę
Masc: -y, -i (living: -a)
Neutr: -e
Genitive
Fem: -y, -i
Masc: -u (living: -a)
Neutr: -a
Dative
Fem: -e, -i
Masc: -owi, (some -u)
Neutr: -om
Locative
Fem: -e, -i
Masc: -u, -e
Neutr: -u, -e
Plural: -ach
Instrumental
Fem: -ą
Masc: -em
Neutr: -em
Here I explain the accusative case.
And here are the case endings (singular NOUNS) for all cases: (adjectives have different endings)
Nominative
Fem: -a
Masc: ends in consonant
Neutr: -e, -o, (-i)
Accusative
Fem: -ę
Masc: -y, -i (living: -a)
Neutr: -e
Genitive
Fem: -y, -i
Masc: -u (living: -a)
Neutr: -a
Dative
Fem: -e, -i
Masc: -owi, (some -u)
Neutr: -om
Locative
Fem: -e, -i
Masc: -u, -e
Neutr: -u, -e
Plural: -ach
Instrumental
Fem: -ą
Masc: -em
Neutr: -em
SzwedwPolsce
11 Jul 2011
Po polsku / Pewność Komfort Punktualność - PKP [11]
Masakra na kolei
sfora.pl/Masakra-na-kolei-Ludzie-jada-gorzej-niz-zwierzeta-a27835
Masakra na kolei
sfora.pl/Masakra-na-kolei-Ludzie-jada-gorzej-niz-zwierzeta-a27835
SzwedwPolsce
9 Jul 2011
Travel / Which city is better to visit: Warsaw or Krakow? [169]
Did sb hack your PF log in?
But the fact is that Warsaw is a true, open-minded European city while Krakow is a provincial, claustrophobic, conservative town. :):):)
Did sb hack your PF log in?
SzwedwPolsce
6 Jul 2011
Life / Questions about Poland (traffic / fines, school year, talking about past, minimum wage) [21]
Ok. I have never seen anyone do that in the city where I live.
However, I live in the "crazy east" of Poland. ;)
It's all over Poland like that - meaning you have to stop first.
Ok. I have never seen anyone do that in the city where I live.
However, I live in the "crazy east" of Poland. ;)
SzwedwPolsce
6 Jul 2011
Language / Difference between "cię" and "się" [10]
się = myself, yourself, himself, herself... etc.
myję się = I wash myself
myjesz się = you wash yourself
ona myje się = she washes hersef
cię = you(in accusative and genitive cases) - means the same as ciebie.
Kocham cię = I love you
Ona lubi cię = She likes you
Do you understand the difference now?
It means 2 completely different things.
się = myself, yourself, himself, herself... etc.
myję się = I wash myself
myjesz się = you wash yourself
ona myje się = she washes hersef
cię = you(in accusative and genitive cases) - means the same as ciebie.
Kocham cię = I love you
Ona lubi cię = She likes you
Do you understand the difference now?
It means 2 completely different things.
SzwedwPolsce
6 Jul 2011
Life / Questions about Poland (traffic / fines, school year, talking about past, minimum wage) [21]
Yes. If there is no green arrow to the right, you are never allowed to pass red light.
No.
1. You can turn right at red light but only if there is a green arrow light on.
Yes. If there is no green arrow to the right, you are never allowed to pass red light.
You have to stop first and then move (that I'm not 100% sure).
No.
SzwedwPolsce
5 Jul 2011
News / Sex is patriotic: Poland's birth rate rises [34]
It is a serious problem.
There are discussions in Sweden as well now; how to increase the birth rate.
It is quite a big problem in almost all European countries. However, many non-european immigrants tend to have more children.
if birthrates remain this low, the bloc will have a shortfall of 20 million workers by 2030."
It is a serious problem.
There are discussions in Sweden as well now; how to increase the birth rate.
It is quite a big problem in almost all European countries. However, many non-european immigrants tend to have more children.
SzwedwPolsce
5 Jul 2011
News / Sex is patriotic: Poland's birth rate rises [34]
The problem is the same all over Europe.
The economical equation will break within 20-30 years, if people do not start to make more children.
The problem is the same all over Europe.
The economical equation will break within 20-30 years, if people do not start to make more children.