rybnik
3 Nov 2012
Language / i don't understand this, "rozmawianO" and "pitO"? [18]
He's the PF Oracle :)
@boletus are you a teacher?
He's the PF Oracle :)
rybnik
3 Nov 2012
Language / Jeden hamburger / jednego hamburgera [7]
Ugh!!!
not in my day :).......it's confusing :(
So, Strzyga, if I went to a kiosk in Wrocław tomorrow and asked "jeden hamburger poproszę" would I get a look?
So it depends on the word, really - with some nouns you can use the -a ending and with other, you can't.
Ugh!!!
The "-a" Accusative ending of non-animate male nouns is becoming increasingly popular in spoken everyday Polish and it's no longer considered bad grammar
not in my day :).......it's confusing :(
So, Strzyga, if I went to a kiosk in Wrocław tomorrow and asked "jeden hamburger poproszę" would I get a look?
rybnik
30 Oct 2012
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
Congratulations!
That's an acheivement in and of itself.
It took me many years of marriage to my Filipina to lunlearn my old ways and to learn how to laugh at myself and generally to lighten up!
Up until then I would take everything, including myself, so seriously.
It's such a relief.
Now I can laugh...at myself.
Congratulations!
That's an acheivement in and of itself.
It took me many years of marriage to my Filipina to lunlearn my old ways and to learn how to laugh at myself and generally to lighten up!
Up until then I would take everything, including myself, so seriously.
It's such a relief.
rybnik
24 Oct 2012
Travel / Driving from UK to Poland in Christmas Time - winter tyres? [46]
Agreed! During my time we had only one light winter and I did just fine with regular tires.
they don't salt/sand the roads?????
if you're planning to go somewhere like Poznan, Lodz, Wroclaw or Katowice where it's main roads the entire way, you'll get by fine on all-weather tyres.
Agreed! During my time we had only one light winter and I did just fine with regular tires.
.I have done this trip many many times and the worst was sheet ice in Poland stranded for eight hours.
they don't salt/sand the roads?????
rybnik
19 Oct 2012
News / Poznan's Citizens Budget - expenses for the year 2012 [8]
A fantastic idea? Was it the mayor's initiative?
It's a lovely idea, I think - it isn't a huge amount of money, but it makes people think about their city.
A fantastic idea? Was it the mayor's initiative?
rybnik
18 Oct 2012
Life / Poles and the temperatures they heat their homes [36]
maybe it's a regional thing. My family's spread all over Śląsk and it's just the opposite with them.
If I was there now I'd probably be layered for dinner! lol
But they do own the best comforters, pierzyna, I've ever slept under in my life :)
absolutely true
maybe it's a regional thing. My family's spread all over Śląsk and it's just the opposite with them.
If I was there now I'd probably be layered for dinner! lol
But they do own the best comforters, pierzyna, I've ever slept under in my life :)
rybnik
18 Oct 2012
rybnik
17 Oct 2012
rybnik
17 Oct 2012
Travel / Traveling around Poland - our photo stories with very personal commentary [225]
I hope you will post some of the pics.
I hope you will post some of the pics.
rybnik
16 Oct 2012
Language / What does it mean? - A Polish language game for foreigners [59]
a mish-mash, lightly confused
lost sort of? still in the dark?
a mish-mash, lightly confused
Jak ci idzie pisanie raportu?
- Jestem w lesie...
- Jestem w lesie...
lost sort of? still in the dark?
rybnik
15 Oct 2012
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
Wow, that is pretty low. However, totally understandable knowing the people.
You've had a tough time of it.
You're probably an optimist, as I am, and it's hard on us.
But you got it out of your system and hopefully, you're good for another few months lol
Trzymaj się!
Don't let the negativists get you down.
we are all channeling strength to you right now. :)
Rybnik, do you know that according to some studies, there is only 10 % of trust in society in Poland, that is VERY LOW
Wow, that is pretty low. However, totally understandable knowing the people.
You've had a tough time of it.
You're probably an optimist, as I am, and it's hard on us.
But you got it out of your system and hopefully, you're good for another few months lol
Trzymaj się!
Don't let the negativists get you down.
we are all channeling strength to you right now. :)
rybnik
15 Oct 2012
rybnik
15 Oct 2012
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
yep
I was raised in a household where both parents were from Poland.
You can imagine the fun we had in my house.
Between mom's cynical attitude towards everything and everybody and my father's "don't trust anybody" life with those two was anything but a bowl of cherries. lol
I'm just curious as to what the natives are kwetching about now (in the era of democracy and free elections)?
yep
I was raised in a household where both parents were from Poland.
You can imagine the fun we had in my house.
Between mom's cynical attitude towards everything and everybody and my father's "don't trust anybody" life with those two was anything but a bowl of cherries. lol
I'm just curious as to what the natives are kwetching about now (in the era of democracy and free elections)?
rybnik
15 Oct 2012
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
What are they negative about?
In my day it was obvious: the government was the source of all the problems :)
The negativity in Poland is getting to me
What are they negative about?
In my day it was obvious: the government was the source of all the problems :)
rybnik
14 Oct 2012
Love / Are Polish men old fashioned? [16]
speaking from experience and from the other side of the equation, I agree 100% with this statement. I didn't appreciate how hard it was and I didn't take into consideration the mental cha nges that were going on at the time inside my wife's head(and body). I was a complete młot (dummy). I needed to be enlightened.
speaking from experience and from the other side of the equation, I agree 100% with this statement. I didn't appreciate how hard it was and I didn't take into consideration the mental cha nges that were going on at the time inside my wife's head(and body). I was a complete młot (dummy). I needed to be enlightened.
rybnik
13 Oct 2012
Love / Are Polish men old fashioned? [16]
the latter, I'm afraid.
Is it a polish thing or am I just with an idot!!!
the latter, I'm afraid.
rybnik
13 Oct 2012
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
Tuwim's was funny. Hard to believe he wrote it (the dupa thing and all :)
Are you fed up aphro?
Tuwim's was funny. Hard to believe he wrote it (the dupa thing and all :)
Are you fed up aphro?
rybnik
13 Oct 2012
rybnik
13 Oct 2012
Love / TRAVELLING to Poland - Girl Advice! [29]
you sound like a thoughtful and conscientious person. Good for you.
Poles respond to respectfulness. Just don't act like a jerk of*!
You'll be fine.
PM me if you'd like some background info especially as you approach your departure date.
Powodzenie (good luck)!
you sound like a thoughtful and conscientious person. Good for you.
Poles respond to respectfulness. Just don't act like a jerk of*!
You'll be fine.
PM me if you'd like some background info especially as you approach your departure date.
Powodzenie (good luck)!
rybnik
13 Oct 2012
Love / TRAVELLING to Poland - Girl Advice! [29]
Don't listen to this one Mark.
My people are from Silesia, actually quite close to Tychy. If you are as you say, shy and not self-absorbed, this girl will be interested. Most of the teenagers I've encountered have a working knowledge of English.
most girls in Silesia region will not speak good english especially if she is 18 going on 19.
Don't listen to this one Mark.
My people are from Silesia, actually quite close to Tychy. If you are as you say, shy and not self-absorbed, this girl will be interested. Most of the teenagers I've encountered have a working knowledge of English.
rybnik
11 Oct 2012
Language / Usage of Polish Instrumental Case? [22]
correct
am sad - Jestem smutny. ?Correct
I am a sad worker - Jestem smutnym robotnikiem.
I am a sad worker - Jestem smutnym robotnikiem.
correct
rybnik
11 Oct 2012
Language / Usage of Polish Instrumental Case? [22]
don't feel that way!
keep asking questions until you get it.
Polish grammar is very difficult.
No one gets it without shedding a few tears.
I'd like to help you but I'll defer to Boletus.
He's quite good at this.
I feel a little stupid asking again...
don't feel that way!
keep asking questions until you get it.
Polish grammar is very difficult.
No one gets it without shedding a few tears.
I'd like to help you but I'll defer to Boletus.
He's quite good at this.
rybnik
11 Oct 2012
Food / What do people in Poland eat? [11]
the more things change, the more they stay the same ;)
same lineup in my day
pig, potatoes, soup, chicken, pig, potatoes, soup, chicken.... repeat ad nauseum
the more things change, the more they stay the same ;)
same lineup in my day
rybnik
9 Oct 2012
Food / What made in Poland produce would you recommend [110]
for me too.
Today's packaging is soooo different from the '80's!
Yes, the one which brings fondle memories of the past. It was created in mid 1960s.
for me too.
Today's packaging is soooo different from the '80's!
this is what I remember
rybnik
7 Oct 2012
News / Poland Parliamentary elections 2015 [1060]
Hmmm
So my question is do you think the police extrapolate the courtesy when looking at more serious offences say DUI?
For minor offences (like drinking beer in a public place, jaywalking etc) they don't arrest them
Hmmm
So my question is do you think the police extrapolate the courtesy when looking at more serious offences say DUI?
rybnik
7 Oct 2012
News / Poland Parliamentary elections 2015 [1060]
fascinating stuff guys. please keep it going (i'm learning a lot :)
fascinating stuff guys. please keep it going (i'm learning a lot :)
rybnik
7 Oct 2012
News / Is Jarosław Kaczyński the new Lech Wałęsa? [74]
This is such a disingenuous statement. What does thai even mean, a neutral government?!
Does it mean neither liberal nor conservative?
Does it suggest a less-than-enthusiastic coalition?
Does that mean Kaczka is now promoting a centrist government?
If so, that automatically disqualifies him as credible!
I'm really hoping and praying that the people of Poland see through this.
Or, at least, demand specifics.
We want a neutral government to further Polish interests
This is such a disingenuous statement. What does thai even mean, a neutral government?!
Does it mean neither liberal nor conservative?
Does it suggest a less-than-enthusiastic coalition?
Does that mean Kaczka is now promoting a centrist government?
If so, that automatically disqualifies him as credible!
I'm really hoping and praying that the people of Poland see through this.
Or, at least, demand specifics.
rybnik
6 Oct 2012
rybnik
6 Oct 2012
News / Poland Parliamentary elections 2015 [1060]
not to any appreciable extent.
I am aware of the major and minor parties, the leaders and more or less what they stand for.
As far as the nuts and bolts of it all, I'm afraid I'm in the dark.
Just as well, I'm having a hard enough time understanding New Jersey and USA politics! lol
not to any appreciable extent.
I am aware of the major and minor parties, the leaders and more or less what they stand for.
As far as the nuts and bolts of it all, I'm afraid I'm in the dark.
Just as well, I'm having a hard enough time understanding New Jersey and USA politics! lol
rybnik
6 Oct 2012
News / Poland Parliamentary elections 2015 [1060]
Three years until the election? In politics, even Polish politics, that's a lifetime!
Anything can happen.
It's all conjecture at this point.
Who knows, Palikot in 2015?
Three years until the election? In politics, even Polish politics, that's a lifetime!
Anything can happen.
It's all conjecture at this point.
Who knows, Palikot in 2015?