pawian
12 Jul 2020
Language / Polish opinions on foreign languages? [54]
Because it is the same group. Dyniowate means the gourd family.
Because it is the same group. Dyniowate means the gourd family.
pawian
12 Jul 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]
Yes, amazing situation. Almost a perfect draw. :):)
So, there is still hope that Poland will be ruled by a decent man?
TVP declaring Duda the winner, other channels saying too close to call.
Yes, amazing situation. Almost a perfect draw. :):)
Not counting foreign votes.... (and people who still haven't voted).
So, there is still hope that Poland will be ruled by a decent man?
pawian
12 Jul 2020
History / Eligiusz Niewiadomski assassinated the first Polish President [23]
Funny that you talk about opposing totalitarian ideology and at the same time each of your posts is full of totalitarian inclinations.
Yes, you were too young. But your family were nomenklatura. Simple
That is the way to oppose a totalitarian ideology.
Funny that you talk about opposing totalitarian ideology and at the same time each of your posts is full of totalitarian inclinations.
Me? I was too young to be anything other but a student
Yes, you were too young. But your family were nomenklatura. Simple
pawian
12 Jul 2020
Travel / Polish towns and cities with the most clear sky days in the year? [9]
Don`t forget about smog in Krakow - it gravely enhances the natural cloudiness.
I expected Southern Poland like Krakow to be less cloudy but I read this:
Don`t forget about smog in Krakow - it gravely enhances the natural cloudiness.
pawian
12 Jul 2020
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]
Yes, exactly. I like it coz it is so traditional, looks exactly like original.
What about this mountain top castle?: It might be difficult so I offer a tip - it wasn`t built by Poles.
Yes, exactly. I like it coz it is so traditional, looks exactly like original.
What about this mountain top castle?: It might be difficult so I offer a tip - it wasn`t built by Poles.
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pawian
12 Jul 2020
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Yes, very good. :)
Now, in direct translation it is: a roofer. Who or what?
Yes, very good. :)
Now, in direct translation it is: a roofer. Who or what?
pawian
12 Jul 2020
Language / Polish opinions on foreign languages? [54]
Aaah, thanks for this psychological elucidation, I will put it in my books.
Yes, I can imagine. Nobody likes lazies who refuse to learn.
But if they're calling up a call center because of a tech problem they're upset and on edge
Aaah, thanks for this psychological elucidation, I will put it in my books.
at how helpful people are in the beginning... and how they begin to lose patience....
Yes, I can imagine. Nobody likes lazies who refuse to learn.
pawian
12 Jul 2020
UK, Ireland / Hitler gagdets in Britain and Poland? [24]
I read it many times that he was paranoid.
No, what makes you so? Paranoid or not, he captivated Germans with his charisma and made them believe they would be great again., The slogan Make America Great Again was invented in Germany first. It was the enthralled nation who voted for Hitler.
So, preventing the horror from happening again is possible by educating the masses so that they won`t believe maniacal leaders who promise them greatness.
Hitler was most certainly (according to every respected historian/Nazi studier) NOT insane.
I read it many times that he was paranoid.
To call him insane dismisses him as a one-off and lulls simple people into thinking it can't happen again
No, what makes you so? Paranoid or not, he captivated Germans with his charisma and made them believe they would be great again., The slogan Make America Great Again was invented in Germany first. It was the enthralled nation who voted for Hitler.
So, preventing the horror from happening again is possible by educating the masses so that they won`t believe maniacal leaders who promise them greatness.
pawian
12 Jul 2020
Language / Polish opinions on foreign languages? [54]
Yes, I am afraid you will still have to use English when in Poland or Sweden.
I read that Americans are easy-going and friendly. Either I read sth wrong or you had bad luck running into those evil ones.
Yes, I am afraid you will still have to use English when in Poland or Sweden.
No, I dread it because American clients (worked at a call center) were so angry and rude.
I read that Americans are easy-going and friendly. Either I read sth wrong or you had bad luck running into those evil ones.
pawian
12 Jul 2020
Travel / Poland has less sunshine than the UK and Holland? [15]
Oh, I see. That is interesting,. Are you a native Bulgarian or a new comer from colder countries, e.g., Finland?
Oh, I see. That is interesting,. Are you a native Bulgarian or a new comer from colder countries, e.g., Finland?
pawian
12 Jul 2020
Language / Terms of endearment in Polish [222]
Yes, gumi, also it is used to call kids in the sense of kiddie.
Yes, gumi, also it is used to call kids in the sense of kiddie.
pawian
12 Jul 2020
News / Incredible news from Poland - The president shaved his moustache! [88]
An ex-Afganistan veteran had been keeping a cougar as a feline pet. The court ordered him to give it to the zoo. Instead, he took the cat to the forest and is hiding there with it. The police have been trying to locate them for 2 days to no avail.
The cat looks quite big.
Rambo, give them hell!
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An ex-Afganistan veteran had been keeping a cougar as a feline pet. The court ordered him to give it to the zoo. Instead, he took the cat to the forest and is hiding there with it. The police have been trying to locate them for 2 days to no avail.
The cat looks quite big.
Rambo, give them hell!
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pawian
11 Jul 2020
News / POLAND to have its own automobile brand (back), the SYRENA! [36]
Do you know that some Polish politicians admired the underground in Sophia and suggested it as an example for Warsaw? I am not sure if we talked about it before, probably not.
Do you know that some Polish politicians admired the underground in Sophia and suggested it as an example for Warsaw? I am not sure if we talked about it before, probably not.
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pawian
11 Jul 2020
Classifieds / Looking a nice women or girl for friendship in Polish capital (Warsaw), also to do some business [24]
In every case or only when the wife is non-Muslim? I just read about marital contracts between Muslims - the content of such a contract largely depends on negotiating powers.
In muslim cultures children are the property of the father (I mean that pretty literally).
In every case or only when the wife is non-Muslim? I just read about marital contracts between Muslims - the content of such a contract largely depends on negotiating powers.
pawian
11 Jul 2020
Language / Polish opinions on foreign languages? [54]
You should work on it to overcome those blockades. Practice is the best solution. In my youth, I was also terribly embarassed to speak English, but after some time I broke the curse.
Oh I might know English the best of any foreign language but I dread having to speak or listen to it
You should work on it to overcome those blockades. Practice is the best solution. In my youth, I was also terribly embarassed to speak English, but after some time I broke the curse.
pawian
11 Jul 2020
News / Poland's demographic, migration & fertility rate disaster [34]
Benefits are nice but paying for a private kindergarten when your kid wasn`t accepted by the cheaper state one costs much more than 500 PLN. So, what Polesses expect is friendlier laws and facilities for mothers.
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Benefits are nice but paying for a private kindergarten when your kid wasn`t accepted by the cheaper state one costs much more than 500 PLN. So, what Polesses expect is friendlier laws and facilities for mothers.
pawian
11 Jul 2020
Work / CPAs in Poland? [8]
Wow, reminds me of medicine, one of the hardest courses to finish. I didn`t know wanna-be accountants are under such pressure, too.
I know very experienced auditors with both ACCA and CPA qualification that took one of the exams 10 TIME to pass.
Wow, reminds me of medicine, one of the hardest courses to finish. I didn`t know wanna-be accountants are under such pressure, too.
pawian
11 Jul 2020
Food / KETO DIET - is it known in Poland? [30]
Do you tolerate garlic? That would work better than smoking. And much healthier, plus it`s an aphrodisiac.
I tried everything including suggesting that they start smoking (Cover it up)
Do you tolerate garlic? That would work better than smoking. And much healthier, plus it`s an aphrodisiac.
pawian
11 Jul 2020
Work / What are job opportunities in Poland for a pharmacist from India? [16]
I am afraid Polish law doesn`t permit bachelor graduates to work as pharmacists because there is no such faculty at Polish universities. . Either full master course,. 5 years, or in the old system a few years ago, , high-school academy course, 2.5 years plus 2 years training. .
I am afraid Polish law doesn`t permit bachelor graduates to work as pharmacists because there is no such faculty at Polish universities. . Either full master course,. 5 years, or in the old system a few years ago, , high-school academy course, 2.5 years plus 2 years training. .
pawian
11 Jul 2020
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]
So you are the winner, nobody else knew exactly.
It is the two candidates` faces combined into one.
I have always liked this tiny castle: where?
they all immediately recognized the trick embedded in this photo.
So you are the winner, nobody else knew exactly.
! it is Konfederacja`s worst nightmare ever! Jedno zło - Evil Incarnate!
It is the two candidates` faces combined into one.
I have always liked this tiny castle: where?
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pawian
11 Jul 2020
Language / Puns and language games in Polish adverts [33]
Window sills wholesale: we hack/shag on the premises.
Legendarny means legendary in English.
Legendy is legends. etc
Lech - one of beer producers.
So, the latest pun is
Lechendarny. Lechendy.
Window sills wholesale: we hack/shag on the premises.
Legendarny means legendary in English.
Legendy is legends. etc
Lech - one of beer producers.
So, the latest pun is
Lechendarny. Lechendy.
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pawian
11 Jul 2020
News / Green electricity in Poland [41]
Today, on windy days, Poland gets 25% energy supply from wind farms.
wysokienapiecie.pl/26583-rekord-produkcji-pradu-z-wiatru-w-cztery-dni-tyle-co-w-miesiac/
Its a bit lacking in ambition - By 2020, Poland is expected to have a total installed capacity of up to 12,500 MW,
Today, on windy days, Poland gets 25% energy supply from wind farms.
wysokienapiecie.pl/26583-rekord-produkcji-pradu-z-wiatru-w-cztery-dni-tyle-co-w-miesiac/
pawian
11 Jul 2020
Life / A nuclear family in Poland - is it a new trend in our society? [13]
They had no choice, actually. :)
I'm pretty sure that JP II back in the 1990s declared there was no contradiction
They had no choice, actually. :)
pawian
11 Jul 2020
Life / Do Poles have a problem understanding American English? [76]
So, my last chance: St Paul's Girls' School and UCL. hahaha
Neither did I,
So, my last chance: St Paul's Girls' School and UCL. hahaha
pawian
11 Jul 2020
Travel / Poland has less sunshine than the UK and Holland? [15]
That is why there are vineyards around Odessa (Szabo) while not so many in Poland.
If you come from Bulgaria, you should be used to high temps.
But still not as sunny as Kiev (1900) and Odessa (2200).
That is why there are vineyards around Odessa (Szabo) while not so many in Poland.
Last time I went to Bratislava it was 36 C, way more than Sofia
If you come from Bulgaria, you should be used to high temps.
pawian
11 Jul 2020
Study / Permanent card for International Students in Poland? [16]
This question was probably asked by a wanna be student of medicine. I think if a guy successfully graduates from a 5 year uni course, he or she should speak Polish communicatively so language issues won`t be a problem.
This question was probably asked by a wanna be student of medicine. I think if a guy successfully graduates from a 5 year uni course, he or she should speak Polish communicatively so language issues won`t be a problem.
pawian
11 Jul 2020
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [1006]
There is such a subject called Business Basics.
Yes, dates are boring and easily forgotten. But History must be taught - a nation/society which doesn`t know its and general history is lame. Of course, it should be taught in a more interesting way that a simple dull lecture. When I did a replacement class for an absent History teacher, I always prepared additional sources like films and pics.
with subjects such as Personal Finance,
There is such a subject called Business Basics.
Who needs rote learning random historic dates by heart?
Yes, dates are boring and easily forgotten. But History must be taught - a nation/society which doesn`t know its and general history is lame. Of course, it should be taught in a more interesting way that a simple dull lecture. When I did a replacement class for an absent History teacher, I always prepared additional sources like films and pics.
pawian
11 Jul 2020
Genealogy / Do I look Polish? (my picture) [376]
Well, if you look like below, then no. Not yet. But if we wait some time, this will be regular Polish looks one day.
Do i look Polish to you?
Well, if you look like below, then no. Not yet. But if we wait some time, this will be regular Polish looks one day.
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pawian
11 Jul 2020
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [1006]
In my school they got them in June, two seperate entrances, each form came at different time, classrooms were disinfected after each group. etc.
You said: if schools reopen. What do you think the possibility is that they won`t? The government claims covid isn`t a threat any longer but that can be only propaganda for election time.
I am constantly thinking about it coz I am not sure how to handle my after-school business.
Yes, here all students passed and they scored the best results ever. hahaha The number of distinction report cards was record-breaking this year.
And we are free! Until the next school year. :)
I think I haven`t shown the report card/certificate with distinction here yet. Your average grade result must be at least 4.75 out of 6. In Poland it is called "with a stripe." Stripe means pasek, the same as belt which once was used to punish kids, so the certificate with a belt is a bad one.
Kids will get their certificates in September
In my school they got them in June, two seperate entrances, each form came at different time, classrooms were disinfected after each group. etc.
You said: if schools reopen. What do you think the possibility is that they won`t? The government claims covid isn`t a threat any longer but that can be only propaganda for election time.
I am constantly thinking about it coz I am not sure how to handle my after-school business.
Kids in the final class won't fail,
Yes, here all students passed and they scored the best results ever. hahaha The number of distinction report cards was record-breaking this year.
tie up a few loose ends on the electronic journal , documentation is all complete, Rada Pedagogiczna
And we are free! Until the next school year. :)
I think I haven`t shown the report card/certificate with distinction here yet. Your average grade result must be at least 4.75 out of 6. In Poland it is called "with a stripe." Stripe means pasek, the same as belt which once was used to punish kids, so the certificate with a belt is a bad one.
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pawian
11 Jul 2020
Life / Church of Religious Science in Poland? [4]
I am trying to find any mention of Religious Science Church in Poland but can`t. There is only Christian Science.
I am trying to find any mention of Religious Science Church in Poland but can`t. There is only Christian Science.