Feniks
26 Mar 2024
Language / Dupa - what a beautiful Polish word [103]
Has this got anything to do with going downhill? To be in a worse condition?
Has this got anything to do with going downhill? To be in a worse condition?
Feniks
26 Mar 2024
Food / What Polish foods and brands do you miss when you go to other countries? [216]
I've never seen that over here. As with the egg, I like broccoli but can't imagine it on pizza.
broccoli on pizza
I've never seen that over here. As with the egg, I like broccoli but can't imagine it on pizza.
Feniks
26 Mar 2024
Food / What Polish foods and brands do you miss when you go to other countries? [216]
I could go for that. I like olives on pizza too.
Me too. I like egg but not sure I'd want it on pizza.
I've tried eel but not smoked. Once was enough, it was vile.
pepperoni, mushroom, green pepepr, onion and anchovy
I could go for that. I like olives on pizza too.
I can pass on the egg
Me too. I like egg but not sure I'd want it on pizza.
smoked eel,
I've tried eel but not smoked. Once was enough, it was vile.
Feniks
24 Mar 2024
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
It might not matter so much to younger people but with older people it's showing a lack of respect. Clearly, you don't care if you come across as rude. Ryszard wie lepiej!
I went to Poland twice in the last 7 years and it was "ty" no mater who was in front of me -
It might not matter so much to younger people but with older people it's showing a lack of respect. Clearly, you don't care if you come across as rude. Ryszard wie lepiej!
Feniks
23 Mar 2024
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
I would hardly call the US 'civilised'. It's the land of fruit and nutcases. Unless you take a trip to Poland you'll never have to address any Poles anyway, so why are you whining?
More arrogance!!
I don't tend to engage with strangers because I've got better things to do with my time. Get this through your thick head. If I want company, I'll go with a friend for coffee. If I'm on my own having coffee it's because I like it that way. I don't want somebody asking me to join them. Make of that what you want but you're talking out of your arse.
Poles should join the civilized nations that know how to use "ty" without causing heads to explode.
I would hardly call the US 'civilised'. It's the land of fruit and nutcases. Unless you take a trip to Poland you'll never have to address any Poles anyway, so why are you whining?
Because you are scared.
I know your mentality and that fear of being reported
More arrogance!!
I don't tend to engage with strangers because I've got better things to do with my time. Get this through your thick head. If I want company, I'll go with a friend for coffee. If I'm on my own having coffee it's because I like it that way. I don't want somebody asking me to join them. Make of that what you want but you're talking out of your arse.
Feniks
23 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
I was thinking of the literal meaning....
Really??
I was thinking of the literal meaning....
Feniks
23 Mar 2024
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
@Pawian. That first quote in post 465 is not mine, it's from Novichok
@Pawian. That first quote in post 465 is not mine, it's from Novichok
Feniks
23 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
OK, now I get it.
I'm not sure how.....
They wear embroidered patches on their leather jackets, often it's the name of the club they belong to e.g Hells Angels MC
Someone fitting closely to another like a patch to a piece of clothing. :):):
OK, now I get it.
pollinate or zapylać meant rush, hurry, speed etc when I was a boy a few decades ago.
I'm not sure how.....
Why bikers?
They wear embroidered patches on their leather jackets, often it's the name of the club they belong to e.g Hells Angels MC
Feniks
23 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
People linked by a common or shared interest? I really don't have much idea. I would associate patch mainly with bikers but it's not going to be that.
People linked by a common or shared interest? I really don't have much idea. I would associate patch mainly with bikers but it's not going to be that.
Feniks
23 Mar 2024
Life / Polish film and serial riddles [137]
I liked this thread. You need to contribute to it more :)
Wiem. Układ krążenia :)
you have still remembered this thread and riddle!
I liked this thread. You need to contribute to it more :)
The series was titled Circulation System.
Wiem. Układ krążenia :)
Feniks
23 Mar 2024
Life / Polish film and serial riddles [137]
Edward Linde-Lubaszenko
the doctor in 77? What famous actor is he??
Edward Linde-Lubaszenko
Feniks
23 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
The clergy?
What is brother notion usually associated with???
The clergy?
Feniks
23 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
I have absolutely no idea. Clue please :)
I have absolutely no idea. Clue please :)
Feniks
23 Mar 2024
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
Once again that arrogance is on display. You just don't get that Europe is not the US. We are more reserved and we like our privacy.
So Poles should change their form of address just to suit you? Tosser.
In the US, we speak freely - especially to strangers. In Europe, you don't because you are either bootlickers or afraid.
Once again that arrogance is on display. You just don't get that Europe is not the US. We are more reserved and we like our privacy.
Memo to Poles: Drop that crap and say: Czy ty... Not: Czy Pan..
So Poles should change their form of address just to suit you? Tosser.
Feniks
22 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
A dance that women ask the men to do. I don't think that this is what you meant though.
A dance that women ask the men to do. I don't think that this is what you meant though.
Feniks
22 Mar 2024
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
Or just maybe they don't see the point in having a mindless conversation with a total stranger.
Why? I would find that intrusive.
Bizarre.
That is their problem. The arrogance of thinking they are better than anybody else.
Because they are afraid.
Or just maybe they don't see the point in having a mindless conversation with a total stranger.
You can ask a guy sitting at the next table sipping coffee or beer if he would like to join you.
Why? I would find that intrusive.
Did you just call me "dear"? I really like it. Can I call you sweetie? She gave me a big smile.
Bizarre.
Americans are special and in a very good way.
That is their problem. The arrogance of thinking they are better than anybody else.
Feniks
21 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Of course I was aware of the meaning! That's what I meant in post 1548, but I presumed you hadn't understood what I meant as you asked " What is a joke?" You could also say, " You're having me on". It means the same thing.
were you aware of that meaning or you had to check it in a dicktionary?? I
Of course I was aware of the meaning! That's what I meant in post 1548, but I presumed you hadn't understood what I meant as you asked " What is a joke?" You could also say, " You're having me on". It means the same thing.
Feniks
21 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
A wind-up is a joke or trick when someone deliberately tells you something untrue.
What is a joke??
A wind-up is a joke or trick when someone deliberately tells you something untrue.
Feniks
21 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
It's not true, it's a joke?
It's not true, it's a joke?
Feniks
21 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
To say something to deliberately annoy them?
To say something to deliberately annoy them?
Feniks
21 Mar 2024
Feniks
21 Mar 2024
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
In my opinion they are just more reserved with strangers or people they don't know. I would rather that than fake smiles and have a nice day crap. Personally, I think Poland Expat is just another troll on a rant.
but among 'their own people' they have no inhibitions.
In my opinion they are just more reserved with strangers or people they don't know. I would rather that than fake smiles and have a nice day crap. Personally, I think Poland Expat is just another troll on a rant.
Feniks
16 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
So you're talking about a sh!tty stick or have I got it wrong?
So you're talking about a sh!tty stick or have I got it wrong?
Feniks
16 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
I don't know. Every stick has two ends is the same as saying there are 2 sides to a coin or 2 sides to every story.
look for an adjective !!!
I don't know. Every stick has two ends is the same as saying there are 2 sides to a coin or 2 sides to every story.
Feniks
16 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Not much idea with just one word. You can stir things up with a stick. We would say to stir the pot but pretty sure it's not that.
Namely what does it mean?
Not much idea with just one word. You can stir things up with a stick. We would say to stir the pot but pretty sure it's not that.
Feniks
16 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
I know and I have wracked my brains for one but I can't think what it is :(
I said that sticky is derived from a noun
I know and I have wracked my brains for one but I can't think what it is :(
Feniks
16 Mar 2024
Off-Topic / Things We Love [288]
No. There are a couple of coastal paths near where I live and I usually walk in the early morning to avoid people. I also go to Dartmoor National Park quite often and I tend to pick the more remote areas to walk in:
nationalparks.uk/park/dartmoor/
A couple of pics from Dartmoor:
Through the forest?
No. There are a couple of coastal paths near where I live and I usually walk in the early morning to avoid people. I also go to Dartmoor National Park quite often and I tend to pick the more remote areas to walk in:
nationalparks.uk/park/dartmoor/
A couple of pics from Dartmoor:
Meldon reservoir, Dartmoor
West Mill Tor and Yes Tor, Dartmoor
Feniks
16 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
For kids to make them laugh or say something other than tomato, then the game is over. It's also a way of indirectly not answering questions which I'm guessing is the adult version.
I can't think of anything other than clingy. As in to be like a limpet.
But what for??
For kids to make them laugh or say something other than tomato, then the game is over. It's also a way of indirectly not answering questions which I'm guessing is the adult version.
it denotes a negative context.
I can't think of anything other than clingy. As in to be like a limpet.
Feniks
16 Mar 2024
Off-Topic / Things We Love [288]
Reading a good book with a nice cup of tea, summer and light nights, walking for miles without seeing another soul, travelling, art museums, the smell of freshly mown grass, baking cakes, Cirque du Soleil, listening to music, decent coffee with a nice slab of cake. That'll do for starters.
Reading a good book with a nice cup of tea, summer and light nights, walking for miles without seeing another soul, travelling, art museums, the smell of freshly mown grass, baking cakes, Cirque du Soleil, listening to music, decent coffee with a nice slab of cake. That'll do for starters.
Feniks
16 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
What context? Clingy, persistent, viscous?
Sticky!!!
What context? Clingy, persistent, viscous?