Marynka11
11 Jun 2011
Po polsku / Tragedia jezykowa, czyli "stay on topic" LOL. [95]
Nie ma to jak życie na krawędzi Antek.
Nie ma to jak życie na krawędzi Antek.
Marynka11
10 Jun 2011
Language / Use of A/An/The ...... Articles [186]
This will be off topic and will be most likely deleted by our mods, but your example reminded me of JFK, when he went to Berlin. To express his unity with the city he said "Ich bin ein Berliner". Berliner used without the article would mean the inhabitant of Berlin, however using it with ein refers to some local kind of jelly doughnut.
"One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind" but instead said "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"
This will be off topic and will be most likely deleted by our mods, but your example reminded me of JFK, when he went to Berlin. To express his unity with the city he said "Ich bin ein Berliner". Berliner used without the article would mean the inhabitant of Berlin, however using it with ein refers to some local kind of jelly doughnut.
Marynka11
10 Jun 2011
Language / Use of A/An/The ...... Articles [186]
Thank you. Have a good class.
M, it's still 'a' in that case. It's like 'następnym razem', another time (meaning one other time in the future, czyli 'a'). We say 'a hard time'.
Thank you. Have a good class.
Marynka11
10 Jun 2011
Language / Use of A/An/The ...... Articles [186]
So the key is to avoid singular for generalizations?
I know the rules better in German, and over there if you generalize in Singular, you don't use any article. Does it apply in English?
How about "I always have (a?) hard time choosing my outfits".
A woman, any woman (general but referring to the collective whole)
So the key is to avoid singular for generalizations?
I know the rules better in German, and over there if you generalize in Singular, you don't use any article. Does it apply in English?
I have a hard time choosing is correct. We think about the one time that you are experiencing difficulty.
How about "I always have (a?) hard time choosing my outfits".
Marynka11
10 Jun 2011
Language / Use of A/An/The ...... Articles [186]
This is a very easy example. You basically point to the tiger. However I always struggle with abstracts and generalizations.
Like:
I have hard time choosing...
or
I have a hard time choosing...?
An exaple for generalizations:
A woman should be nice and friendly
or
Woman should be nice nice and friendly?
This is a very easy example. You basically point to the tiger. However I always struggle with abstracts and generalizations.
Like:
I have hard time choosing...
or
I have a hard time choosing...?
An exaple for generalizations:
A woman should be nice and friendly
or
Woman should be nice nice and friendly?
Marynka11
10 Jun 2011
Life / Looking for someone in Poland who has stolen from me. [11]
Here is your answer:
Girls who study sciences are barely ever hot, but always fun to be around.
Btw Was the girl hot?
Here is your answer:
She studies Nuclear Chemistry at Warsaw University.
Girls who study sciences are barely ever hot, but always fun to be around.
Marynka11
7 Jun 2011
Love / Cultural misscommunication, or is he trying to send me a message? Working with Polish dude. [34]
Just ask yourself, what's the worst that can happen if you ask him? You might not loose that much even if he says he is into girls.
I want to ... but too uncomfortable to ask it.
Just ask yourself, what's the worst that can happen if you ask him? You might not loose that much even if he says he is into girls.
Marynka11
7 Jun 2011
Po polsku / W co inwestowac w Polsce? [34]
100 000 to troche za malo, zeby cos rozsadnego z tym zrobic (nie ladujac sie w dalsze dlugi) i za duzo zeby wydac na glupoty. I za latwo przyszlo, zeby wplacic na konto. Mysle, ze pewnie pojezdzilabym troche po swiecie modlac sie za dusze wujka.
100 000 to troche za malo, zeby cos rozsadnego z tym zrobic (nie ladujac sie w dalsze dlugi) i za duzo zeby wydac na glupoty. I za latwo przyszlo, zeby wplacic na konto. Mysle, ze pewnie pojezdzilabym troche po swiecie modlac sie za dusze wujka.
Marynka11
7 Jun 2011
Po polsku / Amerykańskie chamstwo? [133]
Wystarczy spojrzec na wschodnie Niemcy i widac, co by sie stalo gdyby wszyscy ktorzy byli blisko zwiazani z komuna zostali odsunieci i zastapieni. Czyli nic by sie nie stalo. Nie sadze, ze gdyby nie bylo grubej kreski cokolwiek by sie zmienilo, moze z wyjatkiem tego, ze niektorzy byc moze mieliby zaspokojona potrzebe sprawiedliwosci.
Nikt nie wie, jak by wyglądała teraz Polska, gdyby wówczas podjęto inne decyzje. To jest gdybanie.
Wystarczy spojrzec na wschodnie Niemcy i widac, co by sie stalo gdyby wszyscy ktorzy byli blisko zwiazani z komuna zostali odsunieci i zastapieni. Czyli nic by sie nie stalo. Nie sadze, ze gdyby nie bylo grubej kreski cokolwiek by sie zmienilo, moze z wyjatkiem tego, ze niektorzy byc moze mieliby zaspokojona potrzebe sprawiedliwosci.
Marynka11
7 Jun 2011
Po polsku / Amerykańskie chamstwo? [133]
I prawie zawsze zaczynalo sie od kompleksow narodowych.
jeśli nie myślisz tak jak ja/my, to nie mieścisz się w Porządku i kwalifikujesz się do rozstrzelania.To już było, wiele razy i w różnych miejscach na świecie i zawsze kończyło się tak samo.
I prawie zawsze zaczynalo sie od kompleksow narodowych.
Marynka11
7 Jun 2011
Po polsku / Amerykańskie chamstwo? [133]
A moze to prostu wynik gospodarki rynkowej i tego, ze wszystkiego dla wszystkich wystarczy? Wezmy takie pokolenie 30-40 latkow z lat 80tych, trenowane na niedosycie. Czy nie myslisz, ze to moze wyksztalcic jakies cechy niezdrowej zazdrosci i tendencji do naduzywania lokci?
Możliwe. Zauważyłem, że współczesna polska młodzież ma generalnie w rziyci problemy starszych pokoleń, mniej tam zawiści, ale może właśnie dzięki "obcomałpiarstwu"?
A moze to prostu wynik gospodarki rynkowej i tego, ze wszystkiego dla wszystkich wystarczy? Wezmy takie pokolenie 30-40 latkow z lat 80tych, trenowane na niedosycie. Czy nie myslisz, ze to moze wyksztalcic jakies cechy niezdrowej zazdrosci i tendencji do naduzywania lokci?
Marynka11
7 Jun 2011
Love / I was late and this Polish girl flipped out [36]
According to PF Polish girls never have issues with that.
Or that you are not a Caucasian
According to PF Polish girls never have issues with that.
Marynka11
7 Jun 2011
Love / I was late and this Polish girl flipped out [36]
That could be your clue: she only saw your picture online. Maybe she didn't like what she saw in person?
Maybe next time you should put a note in your profile that you are 5'4", or that you have a lisp, or that your picture is 10 years old?
When she met me she flipped out and told me that she had no time for me.
That could be your clue: she only saw your picture online. Maybe she didn't like what she saw in person?
Maybe next time you should put a note in your profile that you are 5'4", or that you have a lisp, or that your picture is 10 years old?
Marynka11
6 Jun 2011
Po polsku / Amerykańskie chamstwo? [133]
Jak to ostatnio skomentowal Bill Maher: "Walka o kulture trwala wiele lat (w Ameryce). Niesty musimy spojrzec prawdzie w oczy: kultura przegrala".
Oni są nastawieni na masówke, a to co ciekawe i dobre jest w jakimś sensie "elitarne".
Jak to ostatnio skomentowal Bill Maher: "Walka o kulture trwala wiele lat (w Ameryce). Niesty musimy spojrzec prawdzie w oczy: kultura przegrala".
Marynka11
3 Jun 2011
Life / Struggling young Polish couple - try to solve their problem [176]
Or if it's really unbearable with the parents maybe they should consider renting a 2 bedroom with another couple? They are young, childless and in love. Lots of my friends did that right after getting married and finishing school.
Or if it's really unbearable with the parents maybe they should consider renting a 2 bedroom with another couple? They are young, childless and in love. Lots of my friends did that right after getting married and finishing school.
Marynka11
3 Jun 2011
Life / Struggling young Polish couple - try to solve their problem [176]
I would take the practical road: stay with the parents for 2-3 more years. That lets them save a lot of money. If the parents are bothering them too much (although I'm sure the parents are inconvenienced by them staying in their house too), they should just go for long walks or go camping on the weekends. I would work my a$$ off and learn whatever there is to learn at their jobs and then look for a better paying position. With higher earnings and the savings from not paying rent they will probably get a loan and be able to save up for a good down payment.
I would take the practical road: stay with the parents for 2-3 more years. That lets them save a lot of money. If the parents are bothering them too much (although I'm sure the parents are inconvenienced by them staying in their house too), they should just go for long walks or go camping on the weekends. I would work my a$$ off and learn whatever there is to learn at their jobs and then look for a better paying position. With higher earnings and the savings from not paying rent they will probably get a loan and be able to save up for a good down payment.
Marynka11
1 Jun 2011
Travel / Things to see along eastern Poland by bicycle [42]
kruk.ovh.org/Trasy/trasa2a_kazik.htm
Here you will find the trail I talked about in my first post: a trail between Kazimierz, Naleczow and Lublin. If you bike from Augustow towards Lublin, you should get on the trail in Kazimierz and continue to Lublin. I've hiked in some of the places on the trail and the nature really beautiful. And Kazimierz and Naleczow are lovely small towns. And the trail takes you right to Skansen (the village museum).
If you still have any suggestions about scenic places and good routes to take, they are still greatly appreciated!
kruk.ovh.org/Trasy/trasa2a_kazik.htm
Here you will find the trail I talked about in my first post: a trail between Kazimierz, Naleczow and Lublin. If you bike from Augustow towards Lublin, you should get on the trail in Kazimierz and continue to Lublin. I've hiked in some of the places on the trail and the nature really beautiful. And Kazimierz and Naleczow are lovely small towns. And the trail takes you right to Skansen (the village museum).
Marynka11
31 May 2011
Life / $3,000-$4,000 a month - would we have enough money to live in Poland? [273]
Sorry to hear the bad news from you, the health problems and the death in the family. (I haven't been too much on the forum lately). I'm crossing my fingers for your complete recovery. And I do hope the life of your family will settle. Whether it's just moving to a new house or a new country, getting used to everything takes time. I still admire you guys for taking the step.
Sorry to hear the bad news from you, the health problems and the death in the family. (I haven't been too much on the forum lately). I'm crossing my fingers for your complete recovery. And I do hope the life of your family will settle. Whether it's just moving to a new house or a new country, getting used to everything takes time. I still admire you guys for taking the step.
Marynka11
31 May 2011
Travel / Things to see along eastern Poland by bicycle [42]
I would say the nicest towns in the Lublin area are Kazimierz Dolny and Naleczow. Once you are in Lublin there is a nice open air museum of old village buildings (Skansen). I like it a lot. Close to the museum there is a Botanical Garden. It's very pretty in the summer time. And of course you should visit the old town in Lublin.
I haven't done much biking in Poland, but I can image it could be tricky. The roads in the Eastern Poland aren't that good. They are narrow and people drive fast. You can never be too careful.
and finally toward Lublin.
I would say the nicest towns in the Lublin area are Kazimierz Dolny and Naleczow. Once you are in Lublin there is a nice open air museum of old village buildings (Skansen). I like it a lot. Close to the museum there is a Botanical Garden. It's very pretty in the summer time. And of course you should visit the old town in Lublin.
I haven't done much biking in Poland, but I can image it could be tricky. The roads in the Eastern Poland aren't that good. They are narrow and people drive fast. You can never be too careful.
Marynka11
28 May 2011
History / What was it like in 1989+ in Poland when the Soviet house of cards fell? [237]
Hungary opened it's border to Austria. The East Germans travelled to Hungary (through Poland) then to Austria and then to West Germany.
(Never mind; I haven't noticed Gumishu's post.)
I still don't understand how the East Germans made it to West Germany via Poland.
Hungary opened it's border to Austria. The East Germans travelled to Hungary (through Poland) then to Austria and then to West Germany.
(Never mind; I haven't noticed Gumishu's post.)
Marynka11
26 May 2011
History / What was it like in 1989+ in Poland when the Soviet house of cards fell? [237]
I didn't realize the name of the currency changed after the denomination. I always miss details like that.
PLN stands for "nowy polski złoty"
I didn't realize the name of the currency changed after the denomination. I always miss details like that.
Marynka11
26 May 2011
History / What was it like in 1989+ in Poland when the Soviet house of cards fell? [237]
Not really. The old prices stayed in thousands and millions, the new prices were 4 zeros less. So for example you would have two prices for each item listed, like e.g a cup of yogurt would be 2 PLZ or 20,000PLZ in the old money. The stores would give you your change in the new money, so it took much shorter than a year to get the old money out of circulation.
Not really. The old prices stayed in thousands and millions, the new prices were 4 zeros less. So for example you would have two prices for each item listed, like e.g a cup of yogurt would be 2 PLZ or 20,000PLZ in the old money. The stores would give you your change in the new money, so it took much shorter than a year to get the old money out of circulation.
Marynka11
26 May 2011
History / What was it like in 1989+ in Poland when the Soviet house of cards fell? [237]
It was mid nineties. The denomination. All prices stayed the same except we had to remove 4 zeros. For a year or so we had the old PLZ (Polish Zloty) and the new PLZ in circulation. It was quite a treat to get the coins back. I thought back then that they were very good looking, 5 PLZ being my favorite coin. With the old currency nobody bothered with coins. They had literally no value.
what year, more or less, was this? what accounted for the sudden drop?
It was mid nineties. The denomination. All prices stayed the same except we had to remove 4 zeros. For a year or so we had the old PLZ (Polish Zloty) and the new PLZ in circulation. It was quite a treat to get the coins back. I thought back then that they were very good looking, 5 PLZ being my favorite coin. With the old currency nobody bothered with coins. They had literally no value.
Marynka11
25 May 2011
History / What was it like in 1989+ in Poland when the Soviet house of cards fell? [237]
I remember my rent was 1 million in the old zloty. The same year it went down to 100 zloty.
I remember my rent was 1 million in the old zloty. The same year it went down to 100 zloty.
Marynka11
22 May 2011
History / Poland's biggest historical blunder? [341]
Except he never lived to see the mess of the 20th century.
Yes to all that, but it supports Kant's theory that a desperate county is a threat to peace. If the hunger and poverty situation was left unattended, who knows, maybe the communists would gain too much power and we would have had just one socialist German country.
Yap, and Kant happens to be German. Coincidence? ;)
Except he never lived to see the mess of the 20th century.
Marshall plan was for Germans help, yes, but a strong West German prooved to be necessary against the USSR and its satelites. That was the main goal.
Yes to all that, but it supports Kant's theory that a desperate county is a threat to peace. If the hunger and poverty situation was left unattended, who knows, maybe the communists would gain too much power and we would have had just one socialist German country.
Marynka11
22 May 2011
History / Poland's biggest historical blunder? [341]
According to Kant, a nation that was defeated and destroyed in war needs possibilities to rebuilt and reinvent itself. If that possibility is denied, there is a new war threat. When you look at the Weimarer Republik, it was a very unruly place. The poverty and the split in the workers movement were a great opportunity for someone like Hitler to become a dictator, even before Hitler became a household name. And yes, peace was the topic of the day, therefore the western countries tried to help Germany get on it's feet. It was also one of the motivations for Marshall Plan after the WWII was over.
why did they let off the reparations?
According to Kant, a nation that was defeated and destroyed in war needs possibilities to rebuilt and reinvent itself. If that possibility is denied, there is a new war threat. When you look at the Weimarer Republik, it was a very unruly place. The poverty and the split in the workers movement were a great opportunity for someone like Hitler to become a dictator, even before Hitler became a household name. And yes, peace was the topic of the day, therefore the western countries tried to help Germany get on it's feet. It was also one of the motivations for Marshall Plan after the WWII was over.
Marynka11
22 May 2011
Po polsku / Oda do Marysi [54]
Drogi chlopcze, ja nie musze jechac do Ameryki. Raczej do Polski. A jak Twoja rodzina w Ameryce myje gary, to nie znaczy, ze kazdy to robi.
A nawet jesli niektorzy myja gary w Ameryce lub Anglii, to co z tego?
Jakim prawem wysmiewasz ludzi, ktorzy nie siedza i nie placza, tylko uczciwa praca chca polepszyc swoj byt, lub swoich dzieci?
Drogie dziewczę, jedż ty kurwa do hameryki, poznaj ludzi i wtedy przyjdż i pisz, do tego czasu milcz i nie pierdol to nie jest żaden stereotyp.
Drogi chlopcze, ja nie musze jechac do Ameryki. Raczej do Polski. A jak Twoja rodzina w Ameryce myje gary, to nie znaczy, ze kazdy to robi.
A nawet jesli niektorzy myja gary w Ameryce lub Anglii, to co z tego?
Jakim prawem wysmiewasz ludzi, ktorzy nie siedza i nie placza, tylko uczciwa praca chca polepszyc swoj byt, lub swoich dzieci?
Marynka11
22 May 2011
UK, Ireland / How to set up a charity in the UK? [20]
Unfortunately I don't know much about English rules. I live in the States, and the girl I'm talking about registered a non-profit, created a business plan and and she is getting the money from some state and private grants.
Unfortunately I don't know much about English rules. I live in the States, and the girl I'm talking about registered a non-profit, created a business plan and and she is getting the money from some state and private grants.
Marynka11
22 May 2011
UK, Ireland / How to set up a charity in the UK? [20]
I actually meant for you to set up a non-profit and employ yourself, and pay yourself a salary. I know someone, who set up a runaway shelter and she runs the organization as her full time job and pays herself a salary.
I actually meant for you to set up a non-profit and employ yourself, and pay yourself a salary. I know someone, who set up a runaway shelter and she runs the organization as her full time job and pays herself a salary.
Marynka11
21 May 2011
Po polsku / Oda do Marysi [54]
Wezcie sobie dajcie siana z tymi stereotypami. Nie kazdy Polak w Stanach myje gary, nie kazdy Polak w Polsce marzy o emigracji lub klepie biede. To jest polskie forum, a jednak nawet na nim Polak Polakowi wilkiem.
Ja go osądzam, jest kmiotem bez wykształcenia który klepał biedę tutaj i klepie biedę tam, to dość spora grupa szmaciarzy którzy uciekli od polskiego zmywaka a w stanach okazało się że też tylko zmywak, stąd te ich wypowiedzi i noszenie nosa wyżej nad dupę, gołodupcy w upokarzającej sytuacji życiowej kompensujący własną klęskę w sieci i krótkich wizytach w kraju gdzie wydają z trudem zaoszczędzoną kasę.
Wezcie sobie dajcie siana z tymi stereotypami. Nie kazdy Polak w Stanach myje gary, nie kazdy Polak w Polsce marzy o emigracji lub klepie biede. To jest polskie forum, a jednak nawet na nim Polak Polakowi wilkiem.