gumishu
2 Jun 2015
News / Kukiz and Petru - newly emerging political stage in Poland [57]
and we are done in
lawyers running the legal system
and we are done in
gumishu
2 Jun 2015
Language / Why is the Polish language so difficult? [309]
jon have you already mastered Polish? i think this is a rhetorical question
the learning curve of the Polish language is so steep that the less abundant vocabulary of Polish doesn't have any significant influence on the learning process for beginners
makes learning Polish
jon have you already mastered Polish? i think this is a rhetorical question
the learning curve of the Polish language is so steep that the less abundant vocabulary of Polish doesn't have any significant influence on the learning process for beginners
gumishu
31 May 2015
Language / Slavic languages words similarities with Polish [238]
must be a borrowing from Ukrainian or Belarussian
must be a borrowing from Ukrainian or Belarussian
gumishu
8 Jan 2015
gumishu
30 Dec 2014
Life / Electricity in Poland: plug and voltage? [73]
polarity does not really matter for alternated current electric appliances - this is no direct current (DC) where polarity matters - no need to swap anything
Do these adaptors swap around the N and L polarity?
polarity does not really matter for alternated current electric appliances - this is no direct current (DC) where polarity matters - no need to swap anything
gumishu
30 Dec 2014
History / Origins of Polish Slavs [138]
you have no idea about linguistics it seems - no problem for me
you have no idea about linguistics it seems - no problem for me
gumishu
29 Dec 2014
History / Origins of Polish Slavs [138]
yes this is precisely the point - the names of the majority of Polish rivers don't mean a thing in Polish (or any Slavic language) - they have been taken from former inhabitants and modified to suit Slavic phonology
yes this is precisely the point - the names of the majority of Polish rivers don't mean a thing in Polish (or any Slavic language) - they have been taken from former inhabitants and modified to suit Slavic phonology
gumishu
29 Dec 2014
History / Origins of Polish Slavs [138]
linguistic chronology tells more or less that Slavs are a branch of Baltic peoples that separated quite early, came into contact with the Iranian speaking peoples of the steppes of Ukraine then early in our era ca. 3-4th century came in contact with the Gothic people in who settled first in Volhynia then in southern Ukraine. Then Hun invasion of Europe and Migration Period happened. Slavic expansion followed. (first into the almost emptied lands to the west and south of northern Ukraine then also to the east and north)
Well, yes, he mentioned Slavs, but he didn't said from where they came and who were their ancestors.
linguistic chronology tells more or less that Slavs are a branch of Baltic peoples that separated quite early, came into contact with the Iranian speaking peoples of the steppes of Ukraine then early in our era ca. 3-4th century came in contact with the Gothic people in who settled first in Volhynia then in southern Ukraine. Then Hun invasion of Europe and Migration Period happened. Slavic expansion followed. (first into the almost emptied lands to the west and south of northern Ukraine then also to the east and north)
gumishu
29 Dec 2014
History / Origins of Polish Slavs [138]
actually early geography of Slavs is pretty well documented linguisticly and also inferred from archaelogy. Early Slavs lived in the area of northern Ukraine - it is from there they have expanded
Ok, in shortern way: you shouldn't ask anyone from where did Slavs came and where they originated.
actually early geography of Slavs is pretty well documented linguisticly and also inferred from archaelogy. Early Slavs lived in the area of northern Ukraine - it is from there they have expanded
gumishu
29 Nov 2014
Travel / From Krakow to Auschwitz (transportation) [29]
actually Kraków is not that far from Auschwitz - it's only about 80km - that's why it is a popular destinations for tours from Kraków - like the tours advertised on the website
Auschwitz Museum
actually Kraków is not that far from Auschwitz - it's only about 80km - that's why it is a popular destinations for tours from Kraków - like the tours advertised on the website
gumishu
13 Nov 2014
Life / Polish movies with English subtitles [87]
Have you downloaded them as a divx?
If you buy them in an on-line store (say Merlin.pl) they should have English subtitles - they are dirt cheap
oh well - Warszawa is not available through Merlin.pl at the moment
Have you downloaded them as a divx?
If you buy them in an on-line store (say Merlin.pl) they should have English subtitles - they are dirt cheap
oh well - Warszawa is not available through Merlin.pl at the moment
gumishu
11 Nov 2014
Work / How much is the average living cost in Poland for foreign student? [44]
basic blood tests (so called morphology) is lower than 20 zł, basic urine analysis circa 10 PLN - there are however plenty of specialised blood and urine tests and these can be quite expensive (even 40 PLN for a single blood test)
So, how much do you pay for a blood test and urinalysis?
basic blood tests (so called morphology) is lower than 20 zł, basic urine analysis circa 10 PLN - there are however plenty of specialised blood and urine tests and these can be quite expensive (even 40 PLN for a single blood test)
gumishu
10 Nov 2014
Work / How much is the average living cost in Poland for foreign student? [44]
she said she is going to be provided with travel expenses within Warsaw
plus travel
she said she is going to be provided with travel expenses within Warsaw
gumishu
10 Nov 2014
Work / How much is the average living cost in Poland for foreign student? [44]
trains in Poland are quite cheap - the travel from Warsaw to Kraków can cost you as little as 60 PLN (zloty) - you can book online here
intercity.pl/en/site/for-passengers/information/journey-planner.html
- there are also some weekend offers
bus connection is even cheaper but takes longer
trains in Poland are quite cheap - the travel from Warsaw to Kraków can cost you as little as 60 PLN (zloty) - you can book online here
intercity.pl/en/site/for-passengers/information/journey-planner.html
- there are also some weekend offers
bus connection is even cheaper but takes longer
gumishu
9 Nov 2014
Work / How much is the average living cost in Poland for foreign student? [44]
185 euros for food should be enough if you prepare most of your food yourselves - there used to be places called milk bars- bar mleczny (not to confuse with sweets) where cheap meals (mostly meatless) were served but I have no idea if these are still around (they were subsidised) - food is not more expensive in Warsaw if you buy from chain stores like Biedronka or Lidl - you should be able to afford a night (or a couple - depending on how much you are going to spend) out a month for this money too
185 euros for food and other expenses.
185 euros for food should be enough if you prepare most of your food yourselves - there used to be places called milk bars- bar mleczny (not to confuse with sweets) where cheap meals (mostly meatless) were served but I have no idea if these are still around (they were subsidised) - food is not more expensive in Warsaw if you buy from chain stores like Biedronka or Lidl - you should be able to afford a night (or a couple - depending on how much you are going to spend) out a month for this money too
gumishu
9 Nov 2014
Language / Your perception of the Polish accent [145]
I was taught British or rather BBC English at school. I thought I was quite good at mimicking the accent. I was shocked when I first arrived in London that people in the streets mostly speak some strange dialect I could hardly understand instead of the BBC English. Then I managed to learn how to differenatiate some accents. I still believed I don't speak with an accent (i.e a Polish accent) - then I worked with a guy who was born in Ireland but immigrated to London when he was six - I could hear that he had noticeable Irish accent or at least traces of it - so I told him that he spoke with an accent - then much to my surpirse I was met with an answer that I too speak with a strange accent
now after some time I actually shifted my accent to more American (perhaps MidAtlantic) I no longer swallow the final r's and also pronounce words like better, daughter the American way. - I am pretty sure I still have a 'strange' accent though
I was taught British or rather BBC English at school. I thought I was quite good at mimicking the accent. I was shocked when I first arrived in London that people in the streets mostly speak some strange dialect I could hardly understand instead of the BBC English. Then I managed to learn how to differenatiate some accents. I still believed I don't speak with an accent (i.e a Polish accent) - then I worked with a guy who was born in Ireland but immigrated to London when he was six - I could hear that he had noticeable Irish accent or at least traces of it - so I told him that he spoke with an accent - then much to my surpirse I was met with an answer that I too speak with a strange accent
now after some time I actually shifted my accent to more American (perhaps MidAtlantic) I no longer swallow the final r's and also pronounce words like better, daughter the American way. - I am pretty sure I still have a 'strange' accent though
gumishu
8 Nov 2014
Polonia / Polish satellite TV abroad [40]
what is the point of pushing the Polish language onto the child - if he's reluctant he should not be bothered I think
as he is somewhat reluctant to absorb it at the moment
what is the point of pushing the Polish language onto the child - if he's reluctant he should not be bothered I think
gumishu
8 Nov 2014
Genealogy / Woloczyn or Wolosczyn: Am I Polish? Help [22]
I think the suffix in question is -in/-yn not -szyn --- the -in suffix denoted genetive in the past (it is present in place names for example Zosin, Anin, Teresin)
the suffix -szyn
I think the suffix in question is -in/-yn not -szyn --- the -in suffix denoted genetive in the past (it is present in place names for example Zosin, Anin, Teresin)
gumishu
8 Nov 2014
Genealogy / Woloczyn or Wolosczyn: Am I Polish? Help [22]
the thing is there is even a place name Wołoszyn (a summit in the Tatra mountains) - the surname is perfectly Polish too - Wołoch is a old word in Polish describing people of
Romanian origin (or speaking a Romanian dialect) - Wołoszyn is just an extention of this word - there are nearly 6000 people bearing the name in Poland - hardly possible they all originate in Russia (immigration of ethnic Russians to Poland was never big)
the thing is there is even a place name Wołoszyn (a summit in the Tatra mountains) - the surname is perfectly Polish too - Wołoch is a old word in Polish describing people of
Romanian origin (or speaking a Romanian dialect) - Wołoszyn is just an extention of this word - there are nearly 6000 people bearing the name in Poland - hardly possible they all originate in Russia (immigration of ethnic Russians to Poland was never big)
gumishu
8 Nov 2014
Genealogy / Woloczyn or Wolosczyn: Am I Polish? Help [22]
if it were Russian is wouldn't be spelled with W and sz
You last name is perfectly Russian
if it were Russian is wouldn't be spelled with W and sz
gumishu
8 Nov 2014
Genealogy / Woloczyn or Wolosczyn: Am I Polish? Help [22]
Polish and proud ;)
So you must be Polish ;-)
Polish and proud ;)
gumishu
8 Nov 2014
Genealogy / Woloczyn or Wolosczyn: Am I Polish? Help [22]
yes it is a Slavic surname and most probably Polish (Czechs and Slovaks use different spelling with carons(haceks)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caron
however your origins may be Vlach in a distant past (there must have been a reason the first bearer of the surname was named this way) - I just don't understand why it should be a disappointment to you
Bottom line, I am concerned is it Slavic or not ? I would hate to think I am not a Slav.
yes it is a Slavic surname and most probably Polish (Czechs and Slovaks use different spelling with carons(haceks)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caron
however your origins may be Vlach in a distant past (there must have been a reason the first bearer of the surname was named this way) - I just don't understand why it should be a disappointment to you
gumishu
7 Nov 2014
Language / -ski/-ska, -scy/ski, -wicz - Polish surnames help [185]
it is a Belarussian or Ukrainian surname originally and a patronymic one - my guess is however Matyka is not a given name but a nickname (Matyka = Hoe)
there is however a possibility (but i think not very probable) that Matyka is a corrupted form of a given name Matthew (Matyj)
there is a new excellent thread on Polish and Eastern European surname suffixes by our long time user Paulina - read here https://polishforums.com/language/ethnic-backround-suffixes-surnames-72736/
I am searching for any information on the surname Matykiewicz.
it is a Belarussian or Ukrainian surname originally and a patronymic one - my guess is however Matyka is not a given name but a nickname (Matyka = Hoe)
there is however a possibility (but i think not very probable) that Matyka is a corrupted form of a given name Matthew (Matyj)
there is a new excellent thread on Polish and Eastern European surname suffixes by our long time user Paulina - read here https://polishforums.com/language/ethnic-backround-suffixes-surnames-72736/
gumishu
19 Sep 2014
News / Polish PM Tusk- dictator or not? What Poles think? [421]
there are multiple reasons - I don't run a list with his wrongdoings but there have been plenty - he does not defend Polish interests enough in the EU that's why for example he destroyed Polish shipbuilding industry - he pressed for the lowering of school age to 6 years against the will of majority of parents - he is a PR stunt monkey not solving problems for real
there are multiple reasons - I don't run a list with his wrongdoings but there have been plenty - he does not defend Polish interests enough in the EU that's why for example he destroyed Polish shipbuilding industry - he pressed for the lowering of school age to 6 years against the will of majority of parents - he is a PR stunt monkey not solving problems for real
gumishu
19 Sep 2014
History / East Prussia - German Poles who lived in pre-second world war in this area [6]
Mazurians were not Poles - they just happened to speak Polish before the Germanization was completed hehe
btw do you know in what circumstances was the plebiscite held - Poland was at the brink of being defeated by the invading Red Army - I don't know the mood among the Mazurians then but I believe this could have been the reason they didn't want to join Poland
Mazurians aren't Poles
Mazurians were not Poles - they just happened to speak Polish before the Germanization was completed hehe
and against Poland in the East Prussian plebiscite
btw do you know in what circumstances was the plebiscite held - Poland was at the brink of being defeated by the invading Red Army - I don't know the mood among the Mazurians then but I believe this could have been the reason they didn't want to join Poland
gumishu
17 Aug 2014
Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]
I believe this is just a German (as those who recorded people's surnames were Austrian officials) spelling of a Ukrainian name £ukowicz - the surname £uckowicz does not make any sense -
btw the town of £uck was not even part of Galicia - it was a part of Volhynia and as such it belonged to the Russian Empire and not to Austro-Hungary
£uckowicz
I believe this is just a German (as those who recorded people's surnames were Austrian officials) spelling of a Ukrainian name £ukowicz - the surname £uckowicz does not make any sense -
btw the town of £uck was not even part of Galicia - it was a part of Volhynia and as such it belonged to the Russian Empire and not to Austro-Hungary
gumishu
17 Aug 2014
Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]
£uk is onion in Russian and I guess also Ukranian - £ukowicz means a son of £uk where £uk is a nickname-
btw they couldn't speak Russian - Russian was not spoken in Galicia - Ukrainian was
Luckowicz
£uk is onion in Russian and I guess also Ukranian - £ukowicz means a son of £uk where £uk is a nickname-
btw they couldn't speak Russian - Russian was not spoken in Galicia - Ukrainian was
gumishu
5 Aug 2014
Life / Thread dedicated to Polish and other Slavic children [53]
there is too much cult being built around the Warsaw Uprising now - we know now that the decision for the uprising was a grave mistake
there is too much cult being built around the Warsaw Uprising now - we know now that the decision for the uprising was a grave mistake
gumishu
27 Jul 2014
Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]
yes all of them are Polish
yes all of them are Polish
gumishu
24 Jul 2014