Lyzko
22 Feb 2019
Lyzko
21 Feb 2019
History / Why could some Czechs dislike Poles/Poland? [46]
When I hear Czechs speaking, it reminds me a little of Polish (even their accent interference in English or German).
Slovak sounds closer to Southern, perhaps more Eastern, Slavic languages.
Linguist, yes. However, I'm not native to Polish and so to a Polish native speaker, you'd no doubt be correct in what you say.
When I hear Czechs speaking, it reminds me a little of Polish (even their accent interference in English or German).
Slovak sounds closer to Southern, perhaps more Eastern, Slavic languages.
Linguist, yes. However, I'm not native to Polish and so to a Polish native speaker, you'd no doubt be correct in what you say.
Lyzko
21 Feb 2019
History / Why could some Czechs dislike Poles/Poland? [46]
Odd as well, because Polish is so much closer on the surface to Czech than to Slovak:-)
Odd as well, because Polish is so much closer on the surface to Czech than to Slovak:-)
Lyzko
21 Feb 2019
History / Why could some Czechs dislike Poles/Poland? [46]
You first must look at the geopolitics of Czech history before making such casually outlandish statements, paw! History knows something rather different.
You first must look at the geopolitics of Czech history before making such casually outlandish statements, paw! History knows something rather different.
Lyzko
21 Feb 2019
History / Why could some Czechs dislike Poles/Poland? [46]
What you seem to be saying, pawian, is that from your point of view, Poles resist imposed dictatorial authority in comparison with the Czechs.
Moreover, the Czech people accepted their fate, from '38 when you know whose armies merrily marched into the Sudetenland, then again when
Soviet tanks rolled on through the streets of Prague in '68, a mere thirty years hence, am I right about that?
In addition, you assert the Czechs have what has been termed a "sense of humor" an "ability to laugh at themselves", I believe you wrote.
I submit you ought to re-read your history, since your remarks concerning Czech national charactaristics need some serious amending, particularly as regards the reaction of the Czech masses at the onset of so-called Prague Spring. What we all saw on TV was only part of the story. The armed resistance of those not all too keen on a Russian occupation was sizable, I can assure you. Skillful PR is what it was:-)
Photographs made by Nazi photographers back jjust before the official outbreak of WWII, and of course the film footage of Czech citizens standing along the sides of the street, weeping into their handkerchiefs as Wehrmacht troops goose-stepped by was also a clever propaganda stunt, engineered no doubt by the Germans, in order to show the basically "passive" nature of the Czech people, who were portrayed as essentially distant Germanic cousins in arms, as compared to Polish "Untermenschen", whom Hitler knew would be troubleLOL
The Czech people fought back plenty, believe you me, and while there were to be sure more than enough lacrimosity to go around, the blood, sweat, and toil, amply fought back the waterworks from the Czech national tear duct, my friend!!
What you seem to be saying, pawian, is that from your point of view, Poles resist imposed dictatorial authority in comparison with the Czechs.
Moreover, the Czech people accepted their fate, from '38 when you know whose armies merrily marched into the Sudetenland, then again when
Soviet tanks rolled on through the streets of Prague in '68, a mere thirty years hence, am I right about that?
In addition, you assert the Czechs have what has been termed a "sense of humor" an "ability to laugh at themselves", I believe you wrote.
I submit you ought to re-read your history, since your remarks concerning Czech national charactaristics need some serious amending, particularly as regards the reaction of the Czech masses at the onset of so-called Prague Spring. What we all saw on TV was only part of the story. The armed resistance of those not all too keen on a Russian occupation was sizable, I can assure you. Skillful PR is what it was:-)
Photographs made by Nazi photographers back jjust before the official outbreak of WWII, and of course the film footage of Czech citizens standing along the sides of the street, weeping into their handkerchiefs as Wehrmacht troops goose-stepped by was also a clever propaganda stunt, engineered no doubt by the Germans, in order to show the basically "passive" nature of the Czech people, who were portrayed as essentially distant Germanic cousins in arms, as compared to Polish "Untermenschen", whom Hitler knew would be troubleLOL
The Czech people fought back plenty, believe you me, and while there were to be sure more than enough lacrimosity to go around, the blood, sweat, and toil, amply fought back the waterworks from the Czech national tear duct, my friend!!
Lyzko
21 Feb 2019
News / "To understand Poland you must understand Frederic Chopin" (Stratfor Friedman) [74]
Your tastes are as poor as your opinions are ignorant. Chopin/Szopen is the soul of Poland, bar none!
Your tastes are as poor as your opinions are ignorant. Chopin/Szopen is the soul of Poland, bar none!
Lyzko
20 Feb 2019
Language / Short Polish<->English translations [1049]
I don't know about derived, but the two words are for sure related. Sometimes I've even seen "kraina nad Wisla" instead of "Polska", and of course "kraj" along with
"kraina" are obviously the identical root word:-)
I don't know about derived, but the two words are for sure related. Sometimes I've even seen "kraina nad Wisla" instead of "Polska", and of course "kraj" along with
"kraina" are obviously the identical root word:-)
Lyzko
20 Feb 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Mine too, Maf! Actually, as my own mother worked for an unusually miserly soul before striking out on her own, she preferred instead "a day late and fifty cents short"LOL
Mine too, Maf! Actually, as my own mother worked for an unusually miserly soul before striking out on her own, she preferred instead "a day late and fifty cents short"LOL
Lyzko
19 Feb 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
"Put up a good face for a bad game."
Almost a literal 'translation' of the German "Eine gute Miene zum boesen Spiel machen", with precisely the same meaning:-)
Merely another instance of where two languages track identically with the other, almost like a loan phrase translation, but not
quite a pure calque!
"Put up a good face for a bad game."
Almost a literal 'translation' of the German "Eine gute Miene zum boesen Spiel machen", with precisely the same meaning:-)
Merely another instance of where two languages track identically with the other, almost like a loan phrase translation, but not
quite a pure calque!
Lyzko
14 Feb 2019
Lyzko
14 Feb 2019
Genealogy / Polish Romani (gypsy) surnames [64]
Been told that my family name 'Pajdo' might well be of Roma origins.
Been told that my family name 'Pajdo' might well be of Roma origins.
Lyzko
14 Feb 2019
Life / Showing respect and appreciation by Polish people, forms of greetings in Poland. [31]
To each his/her own, I guess!
See I'm just a sucker for cavalier behavior and superficial charm:-)
To each his/her own, I guess!
See I'm just a sucker for cavalier behavior and superficial charm:-)
Lyzko
13 Feb 2019
Life / Showing respect and appreciation by Polish people, forms of greetings in Poland. [31]
Saw a movie from the mid-2000's "Rozdrodzy Café" and again was delighted to see a bunch of young Marlon-Brando types who invited several female friends for supper at their house, greeting each with the (in-)famous, reviled hand kiss.
They seemed to love it.
Saw a movie from the mid-2000's "Rozdrodzy Café" and again was delighted to see a bunch of young Marlon-Brando types who invited several female friends for supper at their house, greeting each with the (in-)famous, reviled hand kiss.
They seemed to love it.
Lyzko
13 Feb 2019
Life / Showing respect and appreciation by Polish people, forms of greetings in Poland. [31]
As I'm fond of saying, I never tire of the proverbial hand kiss whenever a lady walks into the room as part of the initial introduction, and I never will.
As I'm fond of saying, I never tire of the proverbial hand kiss whenever a lady walks into the room as part of the initial introduction, and I never will.
Lyzko
13 Feb 2019
Life / Are Poles mentally more Eastern European or Western European? [170]
Talmud contains to be sure the body of Jewish law and practices, kashrut included.
Talmud contains to be sure the body of Jewish law and practices, kashrut included.
Lyzko
11 Feb 2019
History / Poland - problem for Germany? (historically continual hostility of German state on Poland) [154]
"I'm a proud German." says Weimarer
Pride goeth before the fall, don't forget:-) says Markus
"I'm a proud German." says Weimarer
Pride goeth before the fall, don't forget:-) says Markus
Lyzko
11 Feb 2019
History / Poland - problem for Germany? (historically continual hostility of German state on Poland) [154]
Patriotism and one-sided nationalism aren't the same!
I wonder what separates AfD's future "dictatorship" from Merkel's quasi-dictatorship? One's right-leaning, the other left-leaning, and so what, actually where's the difference here?
Patriotism and one-sided nationalism aren't the same!
I wonder what separates AfD's future "dictatorship" from Merkel's quasi-dictatorship? One's right-leaning, the other left-leaning, and so what, actually where's the difference here?
Lyzko
10 Feb 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Don't know how they read in English, but I found them great fun, the few I actually read.
Don't know how they read in English, but I found them great fun, the few I actually read.
Lyzko
10 Feb 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Bingo! "Old Shatterhand & Winnetou".
Not bad for an old Saxon bumpkin who'd never set foot in the New World.
Bingo! "Old Shatterhand & Winnetou".
Not bad for an old Saxon bumpkin who'd never set foot in the New World.
Lyzko
10 Feb 2019
History / Why are Poles/Poland disliked by Germans? [140]
Poles are generally more numerous in cities such as the capital, less so in Erfurt, this is true.
Poles are generally more numerous in cities such as the capital, less so in Erfurt, this is true.
Lyzko
10 Feb 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
How about "thunder stick" (gun, firearm)?
:-)
How about "thunder stick" (gun, firearm)?
:-)
Lyzko
10 Feb 2019
History / Poland - problem for Germany? (historically continual hostility of German state on Poland) [154]
Weimarer,
Herr Hoecke has lost the way and is opting, as per usual, for easy solutions, quick-fixes if you will, to infinitely complex problems.
Not too different from Mr. Trump over in the US. Hoecke's rhetoric is nothing more than pandering to the lowest common denominator, so too the PEGIDA people!
DIfficult challenges require rethinking old, worn, and useless strategies. We all have our cross to bear and finger pointing, revisionist chat along with
not so veiled racist agendas don't solve anything.
Weimarer,
Herr Hoecke has lost the way and is opting, as per usual, for easy solutions, quick-fixes if you will, to infinitely complex problems.
Not too different from Mr. Trump over in the US. Hoecke's rhetoric is nothing more than pandering to the lowest common denominator, so too the PEGIDA people!
DIfficult challenges require rethinking old, worn, and useless strategies. We all have our cross to bear and finger pointing, revisionist chat along with
not so veiled racist agendas don't solve anything.
Lyzko
9 Feb 2019
Life / Are Poles mentally more Eastern European or Western European? [170]
I've found urban Poles completely at home in being considered Eastern Europeans with a large dose of Western culture, from their alphabet to their religion.
I readily admit that historically, the more rustic Poles from far-flung areas of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire DID tend to remain closer to the language aka local dialect and folk traditions of Ukraine and Russia than to the German-speaking regions of the West.
I've found urban Poles completely at home in being considered Eastern Europeans with a large dose of Western culture, from their alphabet to their religion.
I readily admit that historically, the more rustic Poles from far-flung areas of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire DID tend to remain closer to the language aka local dialect and folk traditions of Ukraine and Russia than to the German-speaking regions of the West.
Lyzko
9 Feb 2019
History / Why do Polish people hate to be called Eastern European? [120]
@Ironside, please explain what you mean, in English (or preferably...privately) in Polish.
Poland historically allied herself with the culture of her neighbors, above all, in her fervent practice of Roman Catholicism vs. Russian Orthodox Christianity.
Now these are facts, how can you argue with facts?
@Ironside, please explain what you mean, in English (or preferably...privately) in Polish.
Poland historically allied herself with the culture of her neighbors, above all, in her fervent practice of Roman Catholicism vs. Russian Orthodox Christianity.
Now these are facts, how can you argue with facts?
Lyzko
8 Feb 2019
Life / Are Poles mentally more Eastern European or Western European? [170]
King Ironside the Contrary strikes again!
King Ironside the Contrary strikes again!
Lyzko
8 Feb 2019
History / Why do Polish people hate to be called Eastern European? [120]
You don't know the meaning of the word "fake" then:-)
On a map, Poland is closer "East" than either Czech Republic or Slovenia etc. Therefore, it's clearly geographically Eastern, rather than Central.
You just love busting my chops, that's all. That means, you enjoy giving certain posters a hard time, arguing non-existent points.
You don't know the meaning of the word "fake" then:-)
On a map, Poland is closer "East" than either Czech Republic or Slovenia etc. Therefore, it's clearly geographically Eastern, rather than Central.
You just love busting my chops, that's all. That means, you enjoy giving certain posters a hard time, arguing non-existent points.
Lyzko
7 Feb 2019
History / Why do Polish people hate to be called Eastern European? [120]
For those among us seeking the proverbial "white man's refuge" (if that's your thingLOL), still better in Poland than Germany.
For those among us seeking the proverbial "white man's refuge" (if that's your thingLOL), still better in Poland than Germany.
Lyzko
7 Feb 2019
News / Poland in the European Union. Polexit? [559]
Already did, Rich, and I trounced ya!
Guess ya forgot that "unimportant" factoid, huh?
:-))
Already did, Rich, and I trounced ya!
Guess ya forgot that "unimportant" factoid, huh?
:-))
Lyzko
7 Feb 2019
History / Why are Poles/Poland disliked by Germans? [140]
Nadia's late twenty-something and ADORES any type of alcohol, so yes, pawian, I'm sure she heartily enjoyed the vodka, zubrowka, what ever they offered her:-)
Nadia's late twenty-something and ADORES any type of alcohol, so yes, pawian, I'm sure she heartily enjoyed the vodka, zubrowka, what ever they offered her:-)
Lyzko
7 Feb 2019
History / Why do Polish people hate to be called Eastern European? [120]
Poles often don't wish to be reminded of their Eastern or Slavic roots, instead, they wish to be associated with Poland as a Westernized democracy. Therefore, many try to stress their "Westernness":-)
That's what I've been told.
Poles often don't wish to be reminded of their Eastern or Slavic roots, instead, they wish to be associated with Poland as a Westernized democracy. Therefore, many try to stress their "Westernness":-)
That's what I've been told.