Lyzko
18 May 2024
Lyzko
18 May 2024
Lyzko
17 May 2024
Lyzko
17 May 2024
Lyzko
17 May 2024
UK, Ireland / "Strange " English language.. [255]
The last Manx speakers died out at least sixty or so years ago.
The last Manx speakers died out at least sixty or so years ago.
Lyzko
17 May 2024
Lyzko
17 May 2024
Lyzko
17 May 2024
Po polsku / Czy moi przodkowie byli Polakami? [9]
Tak, Twoje nazwisko jest czysto polskim pochodzeniem!
Tak, Twoje nazwisko jest czysto polskim pochodzeniem!
Lyzko
17 May 2024
Language / jedzie ? ci ludzie ? czym ? [11]
"Czym" = with what
Ex."Czym moge sluzyc?" = (lit.) With what may/can I serve? aka "May I take your order?" or "And what would like?"
"Czym" = with what
Ex."Czym moge sluzyc?" = (lit.) With what may/can I serve? aka "May I take your order?" or "And what would like?"
Lyzko
16 May 2024
Language / Terms of endearment in Polish [222]
Polish has numerous diminutives used in everyday speech!
It's one the of the things which makes it such an attractive language.
English doesn't really have that. For example, in Polish "Tadziu, chodz tu!" = Teddy, dear. Come over here.
We need to add an extra term of endearment, whereas in Polish, the diminutive form picks up the slack,
so to speak:-)
Polish has numerous diminutives used in everyday speech!
It's one the of the things which makes it such an attractive language.
English doesn't really have that. For example, in Polish "Tadziu, chodz tu!" = Teddy, dear. Come over here.
We need to add an extra term of endearment, whereas in Polish, the diminutive form picks up the slack,
so to speak:-)
Lyzko
15 May 2024
Law / Gun control in Poland: should Polish people be allowed to own guns? [678]
One shootout only begets others, much like with violence itself.
We all at some time have been violent or hurtful in pursuit of
either self defense or defense of a loved one, perhaps too a stranger.
And yet in the end, it's nothing to be proud of... merely a sign that humans
are simply higher animals, though animals nonetheless.
One shootout only begets others, much like with violence itself.
We all at some time have been violent or hurtful in pursuit of
either self defense or defense of a loved one, perhaps too a stranger.
And yet in the end, it's nothing to be proud of... merely a sign that humans
are simply higher animals, though animals nonetheless.
Lyzko
15 May 2024
Lyzko
14 May 2024
UK, Ireland / "Strange " English language.. [255]
Exactly my point from before, Feniks! The West Country accent is probably the closest
in Great Britain to North American Standard, with the exception of New England such as Boston,
New York (especially Brooklynese) or deepest Deep South.
Exactly my point from before, Feniks! The West Country accent is probably the closest
in Great Britain to North American Standard, with the exception of New England such as Boston,
New York (especially Brooklynese) or deepest Deep South.
Lyzko
13 May 2024
UK, Ireland / "Strange " English language.. [255]
At this point, Rich, I think I'd trust Pavlov's dog over you! LOL
At this point, Rich, I think I'd trust Pavlov's dog over you! LOL
Lyzko
13 May 2024
Lyzko
13 May 2024
Lyzko
12 May 2024
News / Northern Lights in Poland [42]
Whereabouts in Northern Michigan, just curious? Iron City or Thunder Bay, perhaps?
Whereabouts in Northern Michigan, just curious? Iron City or Thunder Bay, perhaps?
Lyzko
11 May 2024
USA, Canada / What's up poles, anyone from Canada [29]
That might be as much the result of yurts as easily as that of smoldering forest fires.
That might be as much the result of yurts as easily as that of smoldering forest fires.
Lyzko
10 May 2024
UK, Ireland / "Strange " English language.. [255]
I think you answered my query, jon!
Sorry about the misspelling.
I think you answered my query, jon!
Sorry about the misspelling.
Lyzko
9 May 2024
UK, Ireland / "Strange " English language.. [255]
Nevertheless, you would admit that after Albert became Prince Consort and Victoria Queen of Great Britain along with her dominion,
that the flat "a" fell out of favor among the upper class and was replaced by what most foreigners consider an "English accent", that is,
RP.
Certain actors such as Dirk Boegard, Sir John Gielgud, Sir Ralph Richardson or Allen Corduner, reflect an erstwhile diction
peculiar to the English stage.
Nevertheless, you would admit that after Albert became Prince Consort and Victoria Queen of Great Britain along with her dominion,
that the flat "a" fell out of favor among the upper class and was replaced by what most foreigners consider an "English accent", that is,
RP.
Certain actors such as Dirk Boegard, Sir John Gielgud, Sir Ralph Richardson or Allen Corduner, reflect an erstwhile diction
peculiar to the English stage.
Lyzko
8 May 2024
UK, Ireland / "Strange " English language.. [255]
Oh, I know. My point was also that it's Southwestern England.
Oh, I know. My point was also that it's Southwestern England.
Lyzko
8 May 2024
UK, Ireland / "Strange " English language.. [255]
As you well know then, jon, the so-called "posh, upper class"
English accent, e.g. of the late Queen Elizabeth, with its broad 'a's'
and dropped final or monosyllable 'r's", isn't really English at all, but
German!
As Britons by the score tried desperately to mimic the speech of
Consort Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg, they often turned the
traditional flat "a-sound" into a broader sound as the good Prince
typically was said to pronounce "half" like "hAHHf" etc.
You want to hear a true English accent, best go to Devon or better
still Dartmoor. There the 'a's' couldn't be flatter or more "American" LOL
As you well know then, jon, the so-called "posh, upper class"
English accent, e.g. of the late Queen Elizabeth, with its broad 'a's'
and dropped final or monosyllable 'r's", isn't really English at all, but
German!
As Britons by the score tried desperately to mimic the speech of
Consort Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg, they often turned the
traditional flat "a-sound" into a broader sound as the good Prince
typically was said to pronounce "half" like "hAHHf" etc.
You want to hear a true English accent, best go to Devon or better
still Dartmoor. There the 'a's' couldn't be flatter or more "American" LOL
Lyzko
7 May 2024
UK, Ireland / "Strange " English language.. [255]
True, jon. All I meant is that is the UK traditionally, breeding was once measured almost exclusively
through peerage, cultivated upper class manners which took into account one's grammar, vocabulary,
and pronunciation! One had to measure up or one was not accepted.
Here in the US, nearly anything goes, so it seems.
True, jon. All I meant is that is the UK traditionally, breeding was once measured almost exclusively
through peerage, cultivated upper class manners which took into account one's grammar, vocabulary,
and pronunciation! One had to measure up or one was not accepted.
Here in the US, nearly anything goes, so it seems.
Lyzko
5 May 2024
Genealogy / Jewish Roots of Poland [638]
@Rich, as I've posted already, Jews made the tactical error of trying to assimilate too fast, way too uncritically!
Except if the Jew in question is either a made member of one of the Brooklyn sects, possibly a Holocaust survivor
or a mega rich monkey businessman, American Jews could learn some lessons from other ethnic minorities in the
States, such as African-Americans and Italian-Americans.
George Floyd was scarcely a model citizen, not mention hardly rich, yet his own people would rally around him in a way which would
have been impossible had he been Jewish.
@Rich, as I've posted already, Jews made the tactical error of trying to assimilate too fast, way too uncritically!
Except if the Jew in question is either a made member of one of the Brooklyn sects, possibly a Holocaust survivor
or a mega rich monkey businessman, American Jews could learn some lessons from other ethnic minorities in the
States, such as African-Americans and Italian-Americans.
George Floyd was scarcely a model citizen, not mention hardly rich, yet his own people would rally around him in a way which would
have been impossible had he been Jewish.
Lyzko
5 May 2024
UK, Ireland / "Strange " English language.. [255]
Here in the US, the only "class distinctions" these days typically regard
money and only money! Breeding, comportment in the British sense, long
dead.
People such as Trump, Bezos, Zuckerberg don't have the cultural distinction
of a Morgan or a Mellon, except perhaps Bill Gates.
Here in the US, the only "class distinctions" these days typically regard
money and only money! Breeding, comportment in the British sense, long
dead.
People such as Trump, Bezos, Zuckerberg don't have the cultural distinction
of a Morgan or a Mellon, except perhaps Bill Gates.
Lyzko
4 May 2024
Genealogy / Jewish Roots of Poland [638]
@Ironside, if you were in the Jews' position during the War and saw your gentile neighbors
as the enemy, how would you have reacted?
Polish Christians weren't saints, neither were Polish Jews.
@Ironside, if you were in the Jews' position during the War and saw your gentile neighbors
as the enemy, how would you have reacted?
Polish Christians weren't saints, neither were Polish Jews.
Lyzko
4 May 2024
UK, Ireland / "Strange " English language.. [255]
Good point, jon. Literary models can sometimes be a bit dodgy, I suppose.
On the other hand, literature, as with popular culture anywhere, often does reflect
an interpretation of reality, however unreliable at times:-)
Good point, jon. Literary models can sometimes be a bit dodgy, I suppose.
On the other hand, literature, as with popular culture anywhere, often does reflect
an interpretation of reality, however unreliable at times:-)
Lyzko
3 May 2024
UK, Ireland / "Strange " English language.. [255]
Agreed.
Then again, there is a tendency nowadays for "gaslighting" aka
making the other person think they're a little off, even stupid, merely
so that the gaslighter can laugh at that person!
For instance, if a somebody makes a remark about someone's brogue, to which that person
responds that there's no such thing as a brogue, what does that mean, and so forth,
merely to gently tease the first person, this is undoubtedly what jon's doing here.
He's an intelligent, articulate, interesting poster, therefore, well aware of the concept of
class system, but simply feels like kidding, that's all.
Agreed.
Then again, there is a tendency nowadays for "gaslighting" aka
making the other person think they're a little off, even stupid, merely
so that the gaslighter can laugh at that person!
For instance, if a somebody makes a remark about someone's brogue, to which that person
responds that there's no such thing as a brogue, what does that mean, and so forth,
merely to gently tease the first person, this is undoubtedly what jon's doing here.
He's an intelligent, articulate, interesting poster, therefore, well aware of the concept of
class system, but simply feels like kidding, that's all.
Lyzko
3 May 2024
UK, Ireland / "Strange " English language.. [255]
It all depends on where or when one's grown up. I take it you're fairly young
or perhaps grew up outside England, maybe in Scotland, during the '60's.
It all depends on where or when one's grown up. I take it you're fairly young
or perhaps grew up outside England, maybe in Scotland, during the '60's.
Lyzko
2 May 2024
Law / Gun control in Poland: should Polish people be allowed to own guns? [678]
Ahemm, gun makers pay millions in taxes each year, what are you talking about?
Ahemm, gun makers pay millions in taxes each year, what are you talking about?