pawian
26 Oct 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Yes, very good! :):):)
to spoil sb`s blood.
Yes, very good! :):):)
to spoil sb`s blood.
pawian
26 Oct 2019
Life / Mishmash facts about Poland and Poles [187]
Today the daylight time is changed in Poland by one hour, as usual every year. The winter change is positive coz we sleep one hour longer. In spring, the change back will be painful.
How about the US and the UK? Do you change times for winter and spring?
Today the daylight time is changed in Poland by one hour, as usual every year. The winter change is positive coz we sleep one hour longer. In spring, the change back will be painful.
How about the US and the UK? Do you change times for winter and spring?
pawian
26 Oct 2019
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]
I am on the verge of telling you the truth but let me give you one more chance, please, don`t give up, you will guess it, as the best riddle solver here.
When I said you are close, I meant the facilities I showed and you mentioned (brewery, distillery) have sth important in common.
As for the gangplank, it isn`t one, those are pipes. Paradoxically, they are not for water. Think hard: what does a brewery, distillery have in common with a facility which features pipes for sth else than water?
Hint: recall the whole production process.
I am on the verge of telling you the truth but let me give you one more chance, please, don`t give up, you will guess it, as the best riddle solver here.
When I said you are close, I meant the facilities I showed and you mentioned (brewery, distillery) have sth important in common.
As for the gangplank, it isn`t one, those are pipes. Paradoxically, they are not for water. Think hard: what does a brewery, distillery have in common with a facility which features pipes for sth else than water?
Hint: recall the whole production process.
pawian
26 Oct 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Sorry, no - it means a blockhead. In another thread I refered to hammers - młoty - morons.
to extinguish/put sb out.
Sorry, no - it means a blockhead. In another thread I refered to hammers - młoty - morons.
to extinguish/put sb out.
pawian
26 Oct 2019
pawian
26 Oct 2019
Study / 90% of Poles have university degree? [57]
Yes, they do it to survive in the market. If they didn`t, they would go bankrupt.
Another issue arises: in communist times, only 7% people had higher education. Today, over 20%. In the age group of 30-35 Poland leads in European statistics when degrees are concerned.
Now - a question - is it better to have few specialists with proficient skills and vast knowledge or a larger number of graduates with rather shallow uni education?
they accept less intelligent and less creative people.
Yes, they do it to survive in the market. If they didn`t, they would go bankrupt.
Another issue arises: in communist times, only 7% people had higher education. Today, over 20%. In the age group of 30-35 Poland leads in European statistics when degrees are concerned.
Now - a question - is it better to have few specialists with proficient skills and vast knowledge or a larger number of graduates with rather shallow uni education?
pawian
26 Oct 2019
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]
I occured to me that members might suppose this thread is only for our own pics. Of course not. You may offer a riddle with net photos, too.
What is the context of this game during an urban festival?
I occured to me that members might suppose this thread is only for our own pics. Of course not. You may offer a riddle with net photos, too.
What is the context of this game during an urban festival?
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pawian
26 Oct 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Yes, asleep.
When sb is a hammered head, what does it mean? Hammered like by a blacksmith.
Yes, asleep.
When sb is a hammered head, what does it mean? Hammered like by a blacksmith.
pawian
26 Oct 2019
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]
Yes, but Rynek is just Rynek while the Old Town is much larger.
Not Brewery, sorry. But you are close in certain sense. :)
I'm talking about the Rynek being my start point,
Yes, but Rynek is just Rynek while the Old Town is much larger.
Not Brewery, sorry. But you are close in certain sense. :)
pawian
25 Oct 2019
Genealogy / What does my Polish name mean? [402]
The dictionary suggests that pilarz is a worker who uses the saw.
sjp.pl/pilarz
Saw maker would be wytwórca pił/producent pił/kowal kujący piły.
The dictionary suggests that pilarz is a worker who uses the saw.
sjp.pl/pilarz
Saw maker would be wytwórca pił/producent pił/kowal kujący piły.
pawian
25 Oct 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
No. rąbnąć/ walnąć sobie kielicha means to have a shot of vodka.
Yes. A popular saying in recent days about PiS and their 43% support in elections despite abundant handouts.
I liked that queue of parasites, a good joke. More of that, please. hahaha
to be in Morpheus` embraces
to bash oneself a cup/glass
No. rąbnąć/ walnąć sobie kielicha means to have a shot of vodka.
To reach a point
Yes. A popular saying in recent days about PiS and their 43% support in elections despite abundant handouts.
Can't believe I didn't get that,
I liked that queue of parasites, a good joke. More of that, please. hahaha
to be in Morpheus` embraces
pawian
25 Oct 2019
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]
No, actually it is ten times less. :):). The northern border of Kazimierz is marked by Dietla Street which is about 200 metres from Wawel Castle which is situated within the Old Town. Kazimierz district formally belongs to the Old Town district.
Yes, New Square still holds those old Jewish market days for second hand clothes.
What facility is it?
On map it looks very close, but it's almost 2 kms walking distance, takes about 25 minutes.
No, actually it is ten times less. :):). The northern border of Kazimierz is marked by Dietla Street which is about 200 metres from Wawel Castle which is situated within the Old Town. Kazimierz district formally belongs to the Old Town district.
Yes, New Square still holds those old Jewish market days for second hand clothes.
What facility is it?
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pawian
24 Oct 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Aah, the mystery of colour connects with golden parachute. :)
Aah, the mystery of colour connects with golden parachute. :)
pawian
24 Oct 2019
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]
Yes, perfect. I knew I could count on you. :):)
What is going on and where?
Yes, perfect. I knew I could count on you. :):)
What is going on and where?
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pawian
24 Oct 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Aah, yes, that`s logical, indeed. hahaha
But I still don`t understand the colour of the parachute - this time I really don`t get the joke. :)
Aah, yes, that`s logical, indeed. hahaha
But I still don`t understand the colour of the parachute - this time I really don`t get the joke. :)
pawian
24 Oct 2019
Classifieds / Need a Polish to English translator! [5]
Rómcajs, don`t ask what the video can do for you. Ask what you can do for the video. That`s what Slim wants to read from you.
Rómcajs, don`t ask what the video can do for you. Ask what you can do for the video. That`s what Slim wants to read from you.
pawian
24 Oct 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Why way down? It suggests falling while hitting the glass ceiling is rather upward.
Why way down? It suggests falling while hitting the glass ceiling is rather upward.
pawian
24 Oct 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Before I forget: to hit the glass ceiling.
Before I forget: to hit the glass ceiling.
pawian
24 Oct 2019
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]
I am not sure if I get you right but Kazimierz IS near the Old Town.
Yes, fidget spinner hype took place in 2017. Instead of buying cheap plastic stuff, my relative made his own spinners from wood and bike parts.
This is a poster advertising a famous play by a famous American playwright, fiction writer and poet. I removed the title from it, so you should deduce it solely from the artistic graphics.
Aha. I misread what you wrote. I thought wherever it was, was near to the Old Town
I am not sure if I get you right but Kazimierz IS near the Old Town.
Yes, fidget spinner hype took place in 2017. Instead of buying cheap plastic stuff, my relative made his own spinners from wood and bike parts.
This is a poster advertising a famous play by a famous American playwright, fiction writer and poet. I removed the title from it, so you should deduce it solely from the artistic graphics.
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pawian
24 Oct 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Yes, a tapeworm queue has only one negative connotation - it is very long. :):)
to bash oneself a cup/glass
Yes, a tapeworm queue has only one negative connotation - it is very long. :):)
to bash oneself a cup/glass
pawian
24 Oct 2019
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]
They look and are, indeed, but what is their purpose?
They look and are, indeed, but what is their purpose?
pawian
23 Oct 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Yes!
tapeworm queue.
Yes!
tapeworm queue.
pawian
23 Oct 2019
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]
The architecture which I pointed to is Jewish: twin semi circular windows. So, it must be Kazimierz, the Jewish District in Krakow. See below.
jerudesign.org/book/jewish-design-identities/urban-architectural-design-identities/4-window-stonework-ironwork-designs/
Opera poster was torn by a conservative passer-by who disliked strange nudity presented in it. I have seen a few explicit posters damaged in this way.
As for chain link things, look at one more:
Hint: those things were extremely trendy 2 years ago.
I'm not going to get this or the opera one :(
The architecture which I pointed to is Jewish: twin semi circular windows. So, it must be Kazimierz, the Jewish District in Krakow. See below.
jerudesign.org/book/jewish-design-identities/urban-architectural-design-identities/4-window-stonework-ironwork-designs/
Opera poster was torn by a conservative passer-by who disliked strange nudity presented in it. I have seen a few explicit posters damaged in this way.
As for chain link things, look at one more:
Hint: those things were extremely trendy 2 years ago.
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pawian
22 Oct 2019
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]
Hmm...... Hint: it is old but not in the Old Town.
Neither. Sth else.
Yes, smile rendered in a funny way.
What are these?
But I still can't think where it is!
Hmm...... Hint: it is old but not in the Old Town.
is it the content of the opera that isn't liked, or the composer?
Neither. Sth else.
Yes, smile rendered in a funny way.
What are these?
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pawian
22 Oct 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Yes, it is mild swear expression. Did I suggest sth else? :):)
Dogbone is the same but milder.
to plane/whittle a madman.
Yes, it is mild swear expression. Did I suggest sth else? :):)
Dogbone is the same but milder.
to plane/whittle a madman.
pawian
22 Oct 2019
Life / Who's the best looking (and acting/singing) celebrity in Poland? [32]
Guys, I think you should provide photos, not only names. Frankly, nobody is going to google them.
Guys, I think you should provide photos, not only names. Frankly, nobody is going to google them.
pawian
22 Oct 2019
Study / 90% of Poles have university degree? [57]
Of course, even prostitutes, both male and female, are worthy of respect.
All work is a noble act of man, as long as it benefits other people.
Of course, even prostitutes, both male and female, are worthy of respect.
pawian
21 Oct 2019
News / PiS candidates are losing positions in EU Parliament. Will they keep power in Poland? [358]
Yes, Putin pays his secret services to influence voting in Poland so that PiS could win. The Kremlin expects further animosities between PiS` Poland and the EU. In the long run the Kremlin hopes for Poland to leave the EU.
Ask our dear Ironside about the details, he is an expert on Kremlin vs Poland affairs.
If he doesn`t want to, check out this excellent interview:
kulturaliberalna.pl/2019/10/01/rosjanie-sluzby-wybory-polska-rzeczkowski/
Yes, Putin pays his secret services to influence voting in Poland so that PiS could win. The Kremlin expects further animosities between PiS` Poland and the EU. In the long run the Kremlin hopes for Poland to leave the EU.
Ask our dear Ironside about the details, he is an expert on Kremlin vs Poland affairs.
If he doesn`t want to, check out this excellent interview:
kulturaliberalna.pl/2019/10/01/rosjanie-sluzby-wybory-polska-rzeczkowski/
pawian
21 Oct 2019
News / PiS candidates are losing positions in EU Parliament. Will they keep power in Poland? [358]
According to the old bolshevik slogan: it doesn`t matter who votes, it matters who counts the votes. PiS are neo bolsheviks for a good reason. :):)
And they've lodged a bunch of complaints over particular senate races in an obvious ploy to overturn the electoral results...
According to the old bolshevik slogan: it doesn`t matter who votes, it matters who counts the votes. PiS are neo bolsheviks for a good reason. :):)
pawian
21 Oct 2019
Life / Who's the best looking (and acting/singing) celebrity in Poland? [32]
Yes, he is really charming. And not a bit unassuming.
Yes, he is really charming. And not a bit unassuming.
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