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?
Feniks
16 Mar 2024
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [675]
Is this a special occasion as such and the phones are being collected so that everyone can actually talk to each other without distraction? A wedding or Wigilia for example. From the little I can see of clothing, the men are wearing shoes and trousers so it appears to be a formal setting. Either that or maybe teachers confiscating student phones?
What is it about?
Is this a special occasion as such and the phones are being collected so that everyone can actually talk to each other without distraction? A wedding or Wigilia for example. From the little I can see of clothing, the men are wearing shoes and trousers so it appears to be a formal setting. Either that or maybe teachers confiscating student phones?
Feniks
15 Mar 2024
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [675]
Interesting. In England days of the week are always capitalized. Didn't realize they weren't in Poland.
Soboty spelled with lower case s means saturdays.
Interesting. In England days of the week are always capitalized. Didn't realize they weren't in Poland.
Feniks
15 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Lol. Every question is answered with the word 'tomato'.
adopted by adults for their mature games
Lol. Every question is answered with the word 'tomato'.
Feniks
15 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Does this have something to do with a children's game?
what does Tomato mean in special usage?
Does this have something to do with a children's game?
Feniks
15 Mar 2024
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [675]
Thanks
Arcades called Soboty. Named for people who arrived on the Saturday for the Sunday service.
welcome back!
Thanks
it originated to protect the believers who had to stay outside the church
Arcades called Soboty. Named for people who arrived on the Saturday for the Sunday service.
Feniks
14 Mar 2024
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [675]
Dach z przypustnicą? I don't think it's right but can't think of anything else.
Dach z przypustnicą? I don't think it's right but can't think of anything else.
Feniks
14 Mar 2024