News / Polish final report on Smoleńsk aircrash [870]


I think you should start providing links in future, otherwise we might think you're only here to cause trouble.

Language / Your favourite Polish proverb? [16]

It would be a good idea to give an English translation for non Polish speakers, thanks.

Love / Polish women are the most beautiful in the world! [1718]


But it hasn't put you of looking for a Polish girlfriend here?
polishforums.com/relationships-marriage-36/looking-polish-girl-go-travel-maldives-uae-59308

Life / Do Polish names generally have a meaning to them or a particular structure?. [88]



I can see that you're a man who doesn't believe in searching the forum for information or gives any thought for a good thread title. There are 93 pages on Polish surnames here

Travel / Any Anglican churches in Poland? [35]

Two posts were removed from this thread as they were off topic, mostly because you and another member were treating the thread like a social network site. Please keep the main forums clear of your random chat in future.

Language / How should "Polish" be written? Maybe Polski? [27]


Mostly so, but if someone didn't know about voiced/unvoiced consonants, they could still make a "pigs ear" of it:)

Language / Use of swoj [23]


That's it in a nutshell.

two examples for ryanb

When a man loves his wife, you should say On kocha swoją żonę. If you say On kocha jego żonę, it means the man loves somebody else's wife

when a woman loves her husband, you should say, Ona kocha swojego męża. If you say Ona kocha jej męża, it means she loves somebody else's husband.

Hopes this helps.

Genealogy / Mackowiak surname, Maćkowiak [17]

Pol3 has said in his post that it originated as patronymic tags from first names, so I would guess it may not be from a place etc. I'm sure Pol3 will add some extra information later:)

Genealogy / Mackowiak surname, Maćkowiak [17]

Don't forget to use the search function, as information on a surname may have been requested before.

Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]

not far of the mark!

CICHOWSKI: toponymic nick from Cichów or Cichowo (Quietburg, Silentville)

Above credited to Polonius3

Language / "Hilarious" Mistakes? (Esp. Across Polish and other Slavic Languages) [83]


This is the sort trouble you will find when you learn without a good grammar book. Most books will point out that there is a formal and informal way of speaking to strangers, elders and good friends. Just my two "grosze" worth ;)

Feedback / Why are threads deleted or send off topic list? [60]


No double standards. When the competition started there was a Polish team in it, so it was Poland related, as will be Euro 2012 when it starts..

Feedback / Why are threads deleted or send off topic list? [60]

If you're referring to to threads which you started, that were just random football results and nothing to do with Poland or Poland related,then you will probably find them in the random chat thread (aka the bin). Continuing to do so will also get you a "czerwona karta" so think twice.

Language / What were the first Polish words and phrases you have learned? [63]

Just a guess, but I'd say it probably was mama or tata ;)

Life / Rate Poland (Life Quality / Culture and People / Food): 1-10! [232]


It shouldn't be too hard to serve up raw fish, even I could do that:)

Language / Is this true about Polish pronunciation of English (that some words sound identical?) [34]

In British English, I would say fairy and ferry are almost similar, just a small difference, while furry is completely different. The "fur" part is quite clear.


That's probably close enough. Actually bitch is pretty close to the Polish verb być.

UK, Ireland / Why Poles will never belong in England [283]


This has been done to death many times. If you're not careful you'll have Seanus popping up with a 3 page essay. :))

Real Estate / Building a house in Poland need advice from anyone that has built [100]


I'd say so too. If the truth be known, it was the electrician who didn't want to cut the chases :)

Real Estate / Building a house in Poland need advice from anyone that has built [100]

I would have thought putting the cables in groves would use more plaster, not less.

History / So called "inconvenient parts" of Polish history - what do you think? [158]

Please remember this thread is not to be used for name calling and derogatory language towards each other. Failure to discuss the topic of the thread title may lead to the thread being closed permanently. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

Language / Polish was chosen the HARDEST LANGUAGE in the world to learn... :D [1558]




We shouldn't "mess" with people who are a bit special and of course a born genius. Remember the last time we had a visit from one? here ;)

Language / The most important phrases when traveling to Poland [24]


Why don't you just buy a basic phrase book? Some are under $10 and will give you phonetic translations as well. You also have the added bonus, of having almost a year to learn them.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

I trust this will satisfy you now sir. To be honest with you, with the original title it could easy have gone to off topic.

UK, Ireland / Brits say being drunk senseless while visiting Poland is national trait [98]

Seems a bit of a coincidence that of the 2012 people interviewed, over 500 had visited Poland. Now if they had said this about Spain, then I might have believed you.

Language / What are the best Polish - English Dictionary and Learning Books? [24]


Try looking on Amazon, WHsmith and Waterstones websites to see which ones will fit your budget. In my opinion the best one is the two volume Oxford, PWN, Polish- English dictionary, very expensive at around £75.00 but they also have a few "slimmer" versions which may be around £20.00. Another good one at around £15.00 is the Hippocrene standard Polish-English dictionary which has a phonetic guide to pronunciation.

Language / Terms of endearment in Polish [222]


Could be uśmiech (smile) but it's a guess;)

UK, Ireland / "Strange " English language.. [264]


Don't forget they still use inches, feet and yards on the footie pitches ;)

UK, Ireland / Religion and identity among Polish immigrants in the UK [20]


Here is some information about the Polish church in Bristol. [polskikosciolwbristolu.co.uk/english_version/history.html]

Love / Polish Pet Names For Girls. [156]


Thanks for confirming :)


I think I've now got to grips with rule #1. ;) What are the other rules, if any?

Love / Polish Pet Names For Girls. [156]


I have also heard of an "Aśka", would this follow on from Asia?