Language / Slang term for "pants" in Polish? Gacie. [32]

Probably 'zimowy' which means winter (zima is winter) . 'Kurtka zimowa'will be winter coat. 'Opony zimowe'- winter tyres etc.

News / Polexit? Almost half of the Poles believe that Poland would be better off outside of the EU [548]


Well, you made your political views pretty well known :)

News / Polexit? Almost half of the Poles believe that Poland would be better off outside of the EU [548]

Sorry, it's my fault. I was just curious but it seems others jumped on the ocassion...

News / Polexit? Almost half of the Poles believe that Poland would be better off outside of the EU [548]


As I said- not much of a mystery with you. I just know that Korwin- Mikke had to explain why they supported Bosak in pre- election. From what I understand he is too nationalist and not enough of a right winger in economics.


Don't think so... While it's not great it seems he was into politics since teenage years so I can't blame him for just sticking with it. Just when you add to it all those unfinished studies it starts to look a bit bad.

I will have to google your candidate as that name is new to me.
Sadly for me it seems my side of the political spectrum is still in shambles.

News / Polexit? Almost half of the Poles believe that Poland would be better off outside of the EU [548]

Can I ask who would you choose to replace him? An honest question since it's not that often when I meet religious people not happy with PiS. Or maybe I don't have the opportunity to ask them.

I know Spike goes for konfederacja so no mystery there. I can only ask if he is happy with Bosak as a candidate as some Korwin voters are quite unhapppy...

News / Coal-Powered Poland Refuses to "Go Green". EU Ain't Happy. [304]

Yeah, yeah, I heard it and I'm not buying it. Plus if you look at the anti global warming campains you see oil companies, coal syndicates etc

Anti global warming actions are connected to pollution so win win.

News / Coal-Powered Poland Refuses to "Go Green". EU Ain't Happy. [304]

Sorry Milo but I would rather believe scientists than you or other random people on the internet.

News / Coal-Powered Poland Refuses to "Go Green". EU Ain't Happy. [304]


But they have enough plastic... Recycling your rubbish is too much for some too... Hard, hard work.

They are literally poisonings their families and all the people around them.

News / Polexit? Almost half of the Poles believe that Poland would be better off outside of the EU [548]

@Ironside
Even in that situation EU would be a huge player in the region and 'not caring' what goes on in there would be stupid Any strategy would have to involve analysis and plan for the EU.

News / Polexit? Almost half of the Poles believe that Poland would be better off outside of the EU [548]


Because even outside the EU Poland would probably want to trade and cooperate with EU on certain things . Because it would be our neighbour and unless it fell apart completely- a huge force in the region. It's situation would still have impact on Poland, even if not as direct.

Life / How to really meet Polish people in Poland and actually socialize with people in their Late 20s/Early 30s? [34]


They might have good reason too. Maybe even better one...

News / Polexit? Almost half of the Poles believe that Poland would be better off outside of the EU [548]


Considering that we would have to work closely with then it's not wisest approach

Life / How to really meet Polish people in Poland and actually socialize with people in their Late 20s/Early 30s? [34]

You can maintain your desire to talk in English but:
1- conversation is communication between people and as such each participant's wishes are as important as the other ones.
2- if you lie about your knowledge of English then you are a liar. No egos and the rest can change that
3- did it ever cross your mind that people insist on using English because they simply don't understand tou?

Language / "Ego" as an ending in Polish Names? [19]

Ulica/Plac (kogo? Czego?) Sikorskiego, Chrobrego etc.
That ending shows up when you answer who's the author/patron/ responsible for something.
For example a book written by Mr Sikorski would be 'ksiazka Pana Sikorskiego'

My theoretical grammar is not that great and rusty as well so I'm sure someone will come along to explain in more detail.

That ending will also appear if talking about pure ownership 'Mr Sikorski's car ' is 'samochod Pana Sikorskiego'

Language / "Ego" as an ending in Polish Names? [19]

Short answer- grammar.
Let's take the name Sikorski. You may see it in many forms:
Pan Sikorski
Panu Sikorskiemu
Pana Sikorskiego
Panu Sikorskim
All are correct depending on the structure of the sentence.

Real Estate / Carpetying style? - question to Brits living in Poland [26]

I like wall to wall carpeting in bedrooms. Generally wooden floor always look more elegant in my opinion and are easier to keep clean so perfect for living rooms, dining rooms . Putting them in hallways is not very practical. Not to mention carpets in pubs...Will never like that :)

Most of the time people put their carpet down themselves in Poland. That's what we did anytime we were changing them. No stairs though.

Real Estate / Carpetying style? - question to Brits living in Poland [26]

I guess it has a lot to do with cleaning :) Carpets are harder to clean. Not to mention that carpet in bathroom is a bad idea. Disgusting almost.

Law / Alimony and child support - Polish wife seeking divorce [15]

Sorry, i should have been clearer- alimenty can mean both payment for the ex and for the kids. What I meant is that maybe the women used the word alimony in similar way as in Polish and meant child support. I did that on here before I learnt the difference.

Again- for a divorce with full blame on your cousin she would have to have proof. Plus the attitude of courts towards childcare is changing as well. More and more couples go for shered care ( sadly impossible in your cousin case)


That is sadly due to 'daddies' that suddenly have big problems earning money after they are supposed to pay child support.

Law / Alimony and child support - Polish wife seeking divorce [15]

To get divorce with ruling it's the husband's fault she would have to present evidence- adultry, violence, heavy addiction... Only then we can talk alimony. Are you sure she threatened that? Alimenty in Polish means child support so maybe she meant that?

While courts are pro mother generally to get full custody and ruling the marriage broken up due to hom won't be easy without a proof.

Child support is paid till 18 or longer if the kid goes into higher education (25)

Life / - Conservative Radio talk shows in Poland - [60]

I hoped he will give me an answer after we cleared that , obviously very confusing, mistake. That is what I meant with that 'So?'
The radio won't create itself- ideas are needed. But it seems all they can do is moan and blame the Bogeyman.

That submissive part may be hard- it goes against my very nature :)

Life / - Conservative Radio talk shows in Poland - [60]

Yes. That's what I meant. So?

Real Estate / Termination of fixed term lease in Poland [28]

I don't think this counts. But I would try to talk to him/her like to a normal himan being and explain the situation.

Life / - Conservative Radio talk shows in Poland - [60]


I don't mean a single name, more like ideas. Obviously conservative philanthropists don't stand in cue to do it, businessmen don't see profit potential and simple supporters of the case like you seem not to have what it takes to organize and create one.

So what do you expect- is Soros supposed to give founds out of pity that noone else seems to want to?


Radio in Poland is mostly office silence killer and nothing more. There are few exceptions but usually it will be an old show with time checked quality

Life / - Conservative Radio talk shows in Poland - [60]


Filming- better?

Yes I made typos due to writting quickly on the phone. I guess you don't have any real answers and that's why you have to pick on that instead of actually responding to the points I made

Funny thing is that this is the sort of thing you were supposedly fighting with 'Brit bullies' about. Seems you have nothing against it when it suits you.

And if you are so stupid you couldn't recognise the meaning- foundation and donations.

Life / - Conservative Radio talk shows in Poland - [60]


He was arrested for where he was shooting and not for what he said as far as I remember.


Noone as I'm not in any way interested in such a radio. I'm just curious about this moaning when it seems noone wants to take up the pains involved in creating it.

Why not create fundation and look for dobation towards it?

And you seriously think someone would be arrested for investing in conservative radio? Hilarious.

Life / - Conservative Radio talk shows in Poland - [60]


And no equivalent of Soros on the conservative side seems to want to invest in that. So who, in your opinion, should create that radio?

News / So rate but good deeds of Polish politicians [9]

Some time ago I read an article about councillor making citizen arrest on a drunk driver and thought Great! Something to add to the thread but then it turned out the guy scraped his car and most likely that was his motivation and bot the good of society.

I decided to put it here anyway. For anyone interested ( sorry, source in Polish)

wroclaw.onet.pl/radny-boleslawca-dokonal-obywatelskiego-zatrzymania-pijanego-kierowcy/l3v96yv

News / Polexit? Almost half of the Poles believe that Poland would be better off outside of the EU [548]

You have to admire some posters talent at creating meaningless slogans and catch phrases.

News / Polexit? Almost half of the Poles believe that Poland would be better off outside of the EU [548]

I find it funny that an American can keep saying how noone will use nukes and nobody else needs them while it's USA that already used the nukes, has no intention of getting rid of theirs and are always against others having them. Hilarious

News / Polexit? Almost half of the Poles believe that Poland would be better off outside of the EU [548]

My primary school didn't have a single computer, my secondary school had a computer room- founded by EU. 2 kids in the classroom of over 30 had computer at home.

And that IT classroom was founded before joining. The 2 best highschools in my town got renowated by EU founds , all schools got updated playgrounds, football fields etc.

Thinking EU is getting too much is one thing but saying Poland didn't gain by joining is simply stupid.

And it's not only about how much money they gave but how- people, councils could just apply with a project and that's it. People loved the endless possibilities