Lyzko
29 Mar 2017
Lyzko
29 Mar 2017
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
Romanians may have had much less contact with the West than most Poles, therefore they aren't as jaded or cynical and can still enjoy the naive pleasure of just being friendly and warm.
Romanians may have had much less contact with the West than most Poles, therefore they aren't as jaded or cynical and can still enjoy the naive pleasure of just being friendly and warm.
Lyzko
29 Mar 2017
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [669]
Well, now that Putin's annexed Crimea, guess all that stuff's basically on the back burner, bud!
Well, now that Putin's annexed Crimea, guess all that stuff's basically on the back burner, bud!
Lyzko
29 Mar 2017
Lyzko
29 Mar 2017
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [669]
It shouldn't have blown your mind that much, after all, Gothic hegemony extended way beyond the borders of continental Europe:-)
It shouldn't have blown your mind that much, after all, Gothic hegemony extended way beyond the borders of continental Europe:-)
Lyzko
29 Mar 2017
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [669]
Correct as well, Bobko!
Did you also know that the long extinct Gothic tongue was still spoken in isolation in the Crimean Peninsula as late as the late 18th century?
Correct as well, Bobko!
Did you also know that the long extinct Gothic tongue was still spoken in isolation in the Crimean Peninsula as late as the late 18th century?
Lyzko
29 Mar 2017
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [669]
?? Actually, more the reverse, not to even begin to mention the vast influences in vocabulary in Hungarian, Romanian, and Albanian from Greek and Turkish!
Small wonder however; Greece and much of Eastern Europe (including Austria) was occupied by the Turks for some time until King Jan Sobieski drove them out of Europe:-))
?? Actually, more the reverse, not to even begin to mention the vast influences in vocabulary in Hungarian, Romanian, and Albanian from Greek and Turkish!
Small wonder however; Greece and much of Eastern Europe (including Austria) was occupied by the Turks for some time until King Jan Sobieski drove them out of Europe:-))
Lyzko
29 Mar 2017
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [669]
Well, in the latter, the word for "yes" is "Da", the word for "time" (??) is of Slavic origin, I think. Honestly, I can't provide immediate example, copious though as they are. Take my word by consulting any source, on line, off line, bottom line (LOL) and you'll find plenty of 'em, rest assured!
Well, in the latter, the word for "yes" is "Da", the word for "time" (??) is of Slavic origin, I think. Honestly, I can't provide immediate example, copious though as they are. Take my word by consulting any source, on line, off line, bottom line (LOL) and you'll find plenty of 'em, rest assured!
Lyzko
29 Mar 2017
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [669]
Nor are Romanians or Albanians, yet there has been a considerable overlay of Slavic in their respective languages, particularly Romanian:-)
Nor are Romanians or Albanians, yet there has been a considerable overlay of Slavic in their respective languages, particularly Romanian:-)
Lyzko
27 Mar 2017
Genealogy / Jewish Roots of Poland [638]
Quit projecting, Ironside! You only keep making yourself look stupid:-)
Jew-friendly country in Europe?? I think Vienna would take the prize there. I should know; I lived there for a while in the '90's and found the Jewish presence quite open!
Quit projecting, Ironside! You only keep making yourself look stupid:-)
Jew-friendly country in Europe?? I think Vienna would take the prize there. I should know; I lived there for a while in the '90's and found the Jewish presence quite open!
Lyzko
27 Mar 2017
Genealogy / Jewish Roots of Poland [638]
Of course it's not, Gregy!
Many hostile to a continued Jewish presence in Poland, such as certain adherents of the PiS etc., however consider it such, I'm sorry to say.
Of course it's not, Gregy!
Many hostile to a continued Jewish presence in Poland, such as certain adherents of the PiS etc., however consider it such, I'm sorry to say.
Lyzko
24 Mar 2017
News / Poles call for EU reforms. [67]
As there is a USA, there too must be an EU, or the whole continent will be lost and we'll all be back to where we were centuries ago, fighting brutal trade wars based solely on gain, without treaties, without finite goals!
As there is a USA, there too must be an EU, or the whole continent will be lost and we'll all be back to where we were centuries ago, fighting brutal trade wars based solely on gain, without treaties, without finite goals!
Lyzko
22 Mar 2017
Genealogy / Typical Polish Eye Color [77]
Precisely! The small, turned up nose, bright blue eyes and often sculptured features are typically Polish facial charactaristics:-)
Precisely! The small, turned up nose, bright blue eyes and often sculptured features are typically Polish facial charactaristics:-)
Lyzko
21 Mar 2017
Genealogy / Typical Polish Eye Color [77]
?? Which Poles have you been staring at recently? Most in my extensive experience observing faces have at least lightish to piercing cobalt blue eyes (like Radek Sikorski and Beata Szydło), and those with brown or darkish eyes are most likely an admixtures way back when of Polish with Kaszub or Carpathians:-)
?? Which Poles have you been staring at recently? Most in my extensive experience observing faces have at least lightish to piercing cobalt blue eyes (like Radek Sikorski and Beata Szydło), and those with brown or darkish eyes are most likely an admixtures way back when of Polish with Kaszub or Carpathians:-)
Lyzko
21 Mar 2017
Lyzko
20 Mar 2017
Genealogy / Polish & Prussian/German town name cross-reference. [100]
Poland didn't so much "welcome" German "settlers" into what was at the time deemed Polish territory, Poland needed the skills and services offered by neighboring Germany!
The latter was to be sure far more advanced academically, scientifically and later on, industrially. Rarely did Germans choose to study in Poland, yet Poles could not say their professional education was even complete without at least a period abroad, studying for example in Berlin, Munich or Regensburg.
The presence of Germans in Polish territory, as I've said often before, is one of the reasons why so many German cities, town, and villages have German names alongside Polish ones.
Poland didn't so much "welcome" German "settlers" into what was at the time deemed Polish territory, Poland needed the skills and services offered by neighboring Germany!
The latter was to be sure far more advanced academically, scientifically and later on, industrially. Rarely did Germans choose to study in Poland, yet Poles could not say their professional education was even complete without at least a period abroad, studying for example in Berlin, Munich or Regensburg.
The presence of Germans in Polish territory, as I've said often before, is one of the reasons why so many German cities, town, and villages have German names alongside Polish ones.
Lyzko
20 Mar 2017
News / Poles call for EU reforms. [67]
Trolling?? Look who's talking! If you're simply posting in order to provoke, THAT'S "trolling", but if one's posting in order to generate interesting, fruitful, and useful discussion, that's "contributing":-)
Sure you know the meaning of the word you used or are you merely mimicking other English expressions you see on PF?
lol
What exactly do you mean by "out of the picture"? As I recall, actor Sean Connory and many others have desired a clean break from the UK aka the EU for years!!
Trolling?? Look who's talking! If you're simply posting in order to provoke, THAT'S "trolling", but if one's posting in order to generate interesting, fruitful, and useful discussion, that's "contributing":-)
Sure you know the meaning of the word you used or are you merely mimicking other English expressions you see on PF?
lol
What exactly do you mean by "out of the picture"? As I recall, actor Sean Connory and many others have desired a clean break from the UK aka the EU for years!!
Lyzko
20 Mar 2017
News / Poles call for EU reforms. [67]
Poles call for EU reforms.
Really???! Ya coulda knocked me over with a featherLOL
Add their name to that of the English, the Scots, the French, the Italians, and the Germans!! Poland, you're in splendid company:-)
Poles call for EU reforms.
Really???! Ya coulda knocked me over with a featherLOL
Add their name to that of the English, the Scots, the French, the Italians, and the Germans!! Poland, you're in splendid company:-)
Lyzko
17 Mar 2017
Love / Fell in love with Polish girl at work : / [22]
Well, at least he'll begin to peak her interest:-) I mean, how many Polish girls aka women expect that some British bloke's gonna even bother to learn her language, much less properly?
Well, at least he'll begin to peak her interest:-) I mean, how many Polish girls aka women expect that some British bloke's gonna even bother to learn her language, much less properly?
Lyzko
17 Mar 2017
Love / Fell in love with Polish girl at work : / [22]
If you learn her language, but seriously and well, you'll all by knock her stockin's off:-) You'll have her eating out of your hand in no time!
If you learn her language, but seriously and well, you'll all by knock her stockin's off:-) You'll have her eating out of your hand in no time!
Lyzko
16 Mar 2017
Genealogy / Displaced Persons Camp / Work camp and concentration camp difference [86]
In Bad Arolsen are located the files of not only displaced persons, but also individual Holocaust victims and their known fate:-) Typically "Arbeitslager" were separate and distinct from concentration camps aka "KZs", or "Sammellager" in which both gentiles as well as Jews were interned!
This is my understanding from years immersed in research on the subject.
In Bad Arolsen are located the files of not only displaced persons, but also individual Holocaust victims and their known fate:-) Typically "Arbeitslager" were separate and distinct from concentration camps aka "KZs", or "Sammellager" in which both gentiles as well as Jews were interned!
This is my understanding from years immersed in research on the subject.
Lyzko
13 Mar 2017
History / Why Poland achieved nothing at all? [69]
I agree. He's more of a sort of "home boy" hero type to me:-)
I agree. He's more of a sort of "home boy" hero type to me:-)
Lyzko
13 Mar 2017
History / Why Poland achieved nothing at all? [69]
Some debate about whether or not he was technically considered Polish or German, after all, Toruń at the time of his birth was still called "Thorn"!
Sorry to nit pick.
Some debate about whether or not he was technically considered Polish or German, after all, Toruń at the time of his birth was still called "Thorn"!
Sorry to nit pick.
Lyzko
13 Mar 2017
History / Why Poland achieved nothing at all? [69]
There was a famous French poet named "Apollinaire" and I believe he was Polish as well.
There was a famous French poet named "Apollinaire" and I believe he was Polish as well.
Lyzko
13 Mar 2017
History / Why Poland achieved nothing at all? [69]
Knowledge is dangerous to BOTH, to oneself as well as one's nemesis:-)
Knowledge is dangerous to BOTH, to oneself as well as one's nemesis:-)
Lyzko
13 Mar 2017
Lyzko
13 Mar 2017
History / Why Poland achieved nothing at all? [69]
Already listed way above under his Polish spelling:-)
Already listed way above under his Polish spelling:-)
Lyzko
13 Mar 2017
History / Why Poland achieved nothing at all? [69]
If you then include scores of Polish Jews/half-Jews, indeed, the list of "Polish" accomplishments becomes even longer. And don't forget about Jerzy Koziński, Roman Polański, Tuwim, Różewicz, Leśmian, Brzechwa etc... Oh, yes! Almost forgot about Joseph Conrad, master English stylish, who, though not known for his contributions to Polish culture per se, was nonetheless a full (and a noble) Pole!!
If you then include scores of Polish Jews/half-Jews, indeed, the list of "Polish" accomplishments becomes even longer. And don't forget about Jerzy Koziński, Roman Polański, Tuwim, Różewicz, Leśmian, Brzechwa etc... Oh, yes! Almost forgot about Joseph Conrad, master English stylish, who, though not known for his contributions to Polish culture per se, was nonetheless a full (and a noble) Pole!!
Lyzko
13 Mar 2017
History / Why Poland achieved nothing at all? [69]
And not only gaming, but the Polish capital has become a "virtual" (no pun meant here) hotbed for all manner of software startups and there's a capitalistic zeal worthy of Silicon Valley!!
Small wonder that the youngest Poles, those in their teens and early twenties are learning English with a vengeance:-)
And not only gaming, but the Polish capital has become a "virtual" (no pun meant here) hotbed for all manner of software startups and there's a capitalistic zeal worthy of Silicon Valley!!
Small wonder that the youngest Poles, those in their teens and early twenties are learning English with a vengeance:-)
Lyzko
10 Mar 2017
Language / Polish Language Exchange Thread [145]
hi, margaret
Guess there's no further need since receiving your e-mail just now:-)
Sorry to have bothered you!
hi, margaret
Guess there's no further need since receiving your e-mail just now:-)
Sorry to have bothered you!