Lenka
28 Apr 2014
Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [279]
I wondered the same thing.
I wondered the same thing.
Lenka
28 Apr 2014
Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [279]
I can. Some ppl do not look at some organizations statistics but come here and expirience real Poland. If they like it they stay.
I see a contradiction here in the enigmatic jewish sole . The country is antisemitic but the number is growing . Sounds a bit strange to me Can anybody explain this phenomenon to me?
I can. Some ppl do not look at some organizations statistics but come here and expirience real Poland. If they like it they stay.
Lenka
25 Apr 2014
Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [279]
Yes, that's why most Poles hate ppl from Warsaw :P
It's not as it used to be but maybe soon it will be different. If they don't want to come because they don't like Poland but I hope soon the fear of anti-semitism will be gone.
Hmm, that doesn't put nice image... Quite ignorant. Don't judge book by the cover (or past for that matter) Hopefully such attitude is not to spread.
Yes, but you'll catch up with us eventually ;)
Yes, that's why most Poles hate ppl from Warsaw :P
No we don't, I'm not even sure if they number in the tens of thousands. But the number is growing every year.
It's not as it used to be but maybe soon it will be different. If they don't want to come because they don't like Poland but I hope soon the fear of anti-semitism will be gone.
"From all the countries in the world, you wanna live specifically in Poland?"
Hmm, that doesn't put nice image... Quite ignorant. Don't judge book by the cover (or past for that matter) Hopefully such attitude is not to spread.
Lenka
25 Apr 2014
Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [279]
Warsaw is not whole Poland, please try to remember that. It's hard to deny that compared to the past the ammount of Jews in Poland is very, VERY small. I don't want to say I would be against Jews coming to Poland, I just want to say that we don't have a big group of Jews in Poland.
I walk past the synagogue in Warsaw every day on my way home from work
Warsaw is not whole Poland, please try to remember that. It's hard to deny that compared to the past the ammount of Jews in Poland is very, VERY small. I don't want to say I would be against Jews coming to Poland, I just want to say that we don't have a big group of Jews in Poland.
Lenka
23 Apr 2014
USA, Canada / Polish women are not to be trusted! They are out to get American men just for money. [62]
In every relationship there are obstacles. Usually hard to overcome. I won't throw away love becase of some ideas of possible problems. In every relationship you have to take into account that things may become hard and if you are in love they are easier to overcome. I'm not buying a car to think about stuff like that- I'm choosing a partner.
In every relationship there are obstacles. Usually hard to overcome. I won't throw away love becase of some ideas of possible problems. In every relationship you have to take into account that things may become hard and if you are in love they are easier to overcome. I'm not buying a car to think about stuff like that- I'm choosing a partner.
Lenka
23 Apr 2014
USA, Canada / Polish women are not to be trusted! They are out to get American men just for money. [62]
Yes, and even more than 10 years. Compromises are necesarry but it can have a lot of adventages as well. It all comes to one- you fall in love with a person, not some foggy idea of nationality.
Have you known relationships of mixed nationalities that lasted more than five or ten years?
Yes, and even more than 10 years. Compromises are necesarry but it can have a lot of adventages as well. It all comes to one- you fall in love with a person, not some foggy idea of nationality.
Lenka
23 Apr 2014
USA, Canada / Polish women are not to be trusted! They are out to get American men just for money. [62]
Listen, I met different men, of course mostly Polish, however few foreigners as well. I always looked at what kind of person the guy is not at his passport.
Listen, I met different men, of course mostly Polish, however few foreigners as well. I always looked at what kind of person the guy is not at his passport.
Lenka
23 Apr 2014
USA, Canada / Polish women are not to be trusted! They are out to get American men just for money. [62]
Stability has nothing to do with nationality. If you met a guy you judge by his character how grown up is he, not by the nationality- that argument is simply invalid.
In her mind, it would be matter of stability, not matter of nationalism.
Stability has nothing to do with nationality. If you met a guy you judge by his character how grown up is he, not by the nationality- that argument is simply invalid.
Lenka
23 Apr 2014
USA, Canada / Polish women are not to be trusted! They are out to get American men just for money. [62]
It's funny how the ppl that claim they know what Polish women like are men... I would choose character over nationality anytime. If the Polish/Serbian guy suited me more, cool but if the American guy had traits I'm looking for I would choose him. Simple as that. I wouldn't look at some mysterious national traits.
It's funny how the ppl that claim they know what Polish women like are men... I would choose character over nationality anytime. If the Polish/Serbian guy suited me more, cool but if the American guy had traits I'm looking for I would choose him. Simple as that. I wouldn't look at some mysterious national traits.
Lenka
21 Apr 2014
History / Polish Easter Tradition is also pagan! [47]
I didn't either.
I didn't mean talking about weather.
I didn't either.
Lenka
21 Apr 2014
History / Polish Easter Tradition is also pagan! [47]
I do, everyday since I was born.
talk to different people around Poland instead.
I do, everyday since I was born.
Lenka
21 Apr 2014
History / Polish Easter Tradition is also pagan! [47]
Curious statement since all the polls and everyday's life proves the opposite...
What is falling away? In Poland religion is not falling away,
Curious statement since all the polls and everyday's life proves the opposite...
Lenka
16 Apr 2014
News / Poland and Russia in military alliance - Is that even possible? At least temporary? [71]
Ppl decided by voting in referendum, that was the decission of Poles- deal with it.
Ach, so they were trying to make union with Poles but just didn't have other means? Poor Russians- such good intentions...They just invaded Poland, killed Poles, forbade them speaking their language but that's just lack of other means... :D
covered with hypocritical democracy
Ppl decided by voting in referendum, that was the decission of Poles- deal with it.
back in time of Russian Tzars something like `modern-day democratic process` didn`t exist and, nobody didn`t ask anybody. It was same in time of communism. Chaos.
Ach, so they were trying to make union with Poles but just didn't have other means? Poor Russians- such good intentions...They just invaded Poland, killed Poles, forbade them speaking their language but that's just lack of other means... :D
Lenka
16 Apr 2014
News / Poland and Russia in military alliance - Is that even possible? At least temporary? [71]
The difference is- Russia didn't ask us what we want which means agression. EU asked Poles what we want and ppl decided they want to join it- that's called Union.
Poland was sometimes in history dominated by Russia and now is dominated by the west of Europe
The difference is- Russia didn't ask us what we want which means agression. EU asked Poles what we want and ppl decided they want to join it- that's called Union.
Lenka
14 Apr 2014
News / Poland and Russia in military alliance - Is that even possible? At least temporary? [71]
The situation around Silesia? I live in Silesia, there is no threatening situation here. If ppl will manage to orginise referendum (which is doubtful imo) ppl will decide what they want to do. That's all.
Yeah, like this is going to happen...I can see Poland asking for help, then Russia helping us and even givng us her land just like that...Crow, wake up, you are obviously sleep walking :P
situation around Silesia
The situation around Silesia? I live in Silesia, there is no threatening situation here. If ppl will manage to orginise referendum (which is doubtful imo) ppl will decide what they want to do. That's all.
at least temporary Polish-Russian alliance. Hopefully, if that happen, process may finish with formation of Lusatia as independent Slavic state, formed from territories that are today, what i know, partly in Germany, Czech Republic and Poland, while would in return Russia give Kaliningrad region to the Poland.
Yeah, like this is going to happen...I can see Poland asking for help, then Russia helping us and even givng us her land just like that...Crow, wake up, you are obviously sleep walking :P
Lenka
14 Apr 2014
News / Poland and Russia in military alliance - Is that even possible? At least temporary? [71]
Well, I don't think it's too possible. Poles generally look more towards west than east that's one...2- the misterious Slavdom monster is kind of a foggy idea...3- who'd try to patronize, manipulate and all that? 4- would these mysterious forces attack us military?
for example, to drove out hostile non-Slavs who coming to Slavdom to patronize Slavs and manipulate with all our people, while impose their selfish foreign interests, steal Slavic resources and assimilate us.
Well, I don't think it's too possible. Poles generally look more towards west than east that's one...2- the misterious Slavdom monster is kind of a foggy idea...3- who'd try to patronize, manipulate and all that? 4- would these mysterious forces attack us military?
Lenka
14 Apr 2014
News / Poland and Russia in military alliance - Is that even possible? At least temporary? [71]
No Crow, a realist.
Besides, why would we?
you are an pessimist
No Crow, a realist.
Besides, why would we?
Lenka
14 Apr 2014
News / Poland and Russia in military alliance - Is that even possible? At least temporary? [71]
Simple. No way.
Simple. No way.
Lenka
6 Apr 2014
Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]
I understand Pam and I know you are not one of the know-it-all person however your reaction was absolutely wrong considering it's a neutral word in Polish. You asked now but many ppl instead of asking and learning will transfer the bad connotations of English into Polish which is wrong. It's a bit like with "when in Rome...". While using Polish one has to apply not only grammatical rules but also cultural aspect of the language.
Problem was Lenka
I understand Pam and I know you are not one of the know-it-all person however your reaction was absolutely wrong considering it's a neutral word in Polish. You asked now but many ppl instead of asking and learning will transfer the bad connotations of English into Polish which is wrong. It's a bit like with "when in Rome...". While using Polish one has to apply not only grammatical rules but also cultural aspect of the language.
Lenka
5 Apr 2014
Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]
To me it all goes to one- foreigners (not all off them) cannot be a.... to ask Poles or use dictionaries. And cannot be bothered to aclimatize in our culture instead telling us what we can and cannot do.
Look at Pam's post (no insult or personal attack intended, I hope you know that Pam, just an example):
She was talking to a Pole, in POLISH. Yet after the word mulat was said she didn't ask him about the meaning of the word in Polish. She didn't even said: Listen, I'm not sure about the connotations in Polish but here it's considered a rude word. She said she doesn't want to hear the word again.
I try and try but seem unable to stay away :P
To me it all goes to one- foreigners (not all off them) cannot be a.... to ask Poles or use dictionaries. And cannot be bothered to aclimatize in our culture instead telling us what we can and cannot do.
Look at Pam's post (no insult or personal attack intended, I hope you know that Pam, just an example):
She was talking to a Pole, in POLISH. Yet after the word mulat was said she didn't ask him about the meaning of the word in Polish. She didn't even said: Listen, I'm not sure about the connotations in Polish but here it's considered a rude word. She said she doesn't want to hear the word again.
Oh for goodness sake guys. I can see this arguement will never end.
I try and try but seem unable to stay away :P
Lenka
4 Apr 2014
Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]
Ok I think the discussion is over. Obviously you both know Polish better than natives. No point in arguing. I think ppl reading this thread have enough info on the subject and can decide for themselfs. I'm out, I know when there's no point in prolonging.
Ok I think the discussion is over. Obviously you both know Polish better than natives. No point in arguing. I think ppl reading this thread have enough info on the subject and can decide for themselfs. I'm out, I know when there's no point in prolonging.
Lenka
4 Apr 2014
Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]
I asked all Poles I could (3 now) about that sentence and not even one recognised the meaning when I said it the first time. All ppl said it's absolutely not written by a native speaker. One person added that whoever tries to make it a "Polish" graffiti has something wrong with their heads (I'm just a messanger).
I'm "fixating" on it because it's an impossible sentence. It's not semi-literate; it's simply not Polish, not even if you stretch your imagination and good will to the limit.
I asked all Poles I could (3 now) about that sentence and not even one recognised the meaning when I said it the first time. All ppl said it's absolutely not written by a native speaker. One person added that whoever tries to make it a "Polish" graffiti has something wrong with their heads (I'm just a messanger).
Lenka
4 Apr 2014
Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]
Thanks P3, I'm not saying the word won't disappear soon but it's something different to claim it's racist.
Thanks P3, I'm not saying the word won't disappear soon but it's something different to claim it's racist.
Lenka
4 Apr 2014
Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]
Harry and Jon you are really trying to push it even though it's evident now I think that you are simply wrong.
As to the graffiti text- as Magdalena said- it's not only grammatically incorect- it's basically incomprehensible. No native Polish speaker would say that. However I'm sure both of you will tell us we are wrong :) After all who are we, mere native speakers, to argue with two language master minds like you :)
Harry and Jon you are really trying to push it even though it's evident now I think that you are simply wrong.
As to the graffiti text- as Magdalena said- it's not only grammatically incorect- it's basically incomprehensible. No native Polish speaker would say that. However I'm sure both of you will tell us we are wrong :) After all who are we, mere native speakers, to argue with two language master minds like you :)
Lenka
4 Apr 2014
Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]
Don't put words into my mouth Jon, it won't work. If someone isn't a native speaker he may perceive a word in the wrong way however it doesn't change the original meaning of the word. And you, instead of asking, are trying to push your own understanding of the word down our throats. It simply won't work cos you are wrong.
It's like I used some word in English, I was told that it's the wrong word to use in that context but I told you you are wrong cos I know better.
Don't put words into my mouth Jon, it won't work. If someone isn't a native speaker he may perceive a word in the wrong way however it doesn't change the original meaning of the word. And you, instead of asking, are trying to push your own understanding of the word down our throats. It simply won't work cos you are wrong.
It's like I used some word in English, I was told that it's the wrong word to use in that context but I told you you are wrong cos I know better.
Lenka
4 Apr 2014
Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]
I don't care if the word with get out of use- I said it already. What do irritate me is someone who tries to lecture me on my language. And talking bs along the way.
Murzyn is not racist. Period. If you want to live in your fantasy word then go ahead, it won't change anything.
I don't care if the word with get out of use- I said it already. What do irritate me is someone who tries to lecture me on my language. And talking bs along the way.
Murzyn is not racist. Period. If you want to live in your fantasy word then go ahead, it won't change anything.
Lenka
4 Apr 2014
Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]
No Jon, it only means that we won't buy it when some foreigner tells us the word is offensive when in fact it's not.
That word alone doesn't offend me, it's the way someone would use it. And besides- where the word Polack the original English word for a Polish person? Because the word murzyn was just that- a word to describe dark skinned person.
No Jon, it only means that we won't buy it when some foreigner tells us the word is offensive when in fact it's not.
But hey, since you don't think that words that originally were neutral in tone offend, you Pollack Lenka, I'm sure you don't mind such words being used about you.
That word alone doesn't offend me, it's the way someone would use it. And besides- where the word Polack the original English word for a Polish person? Because the word murzyn was just that- a word to describe dark skinned person.
Lenka
4 Apr 2014
Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]
Jon, it's funny that yet more POLISH ppl told you the word is not racist yet you continue to argue
And as to your graffiti: someone used the word Żydzi - do you think that word is racist or offensive as well? Should we change that word as well?
You get funnier with every post.
BTW- I do live in Poland my whole life so the argument you shot at Magdalena won't work here
Jon, it's funny that yet more POLISH ppl told you the word is not racist yet you continue to argue
And as to your graffiti: someone used the word Żydzi - do you think that word is racist or offensive as well? Should we change that word as well?
You get funnier with every post.
BTW- I do live in Poland my whole life so the argument you shot at Magdalena won't work here
Lenka
3 Apr 2014
Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]
Thank you for that piece of information- I REALLY didn't know that :D
BTW Jon- actually they are both but that's a different topic...
Thank you for that piece of information- I REALLY didn't know that :D
BTW Jon- actually they are both but that's a different topic...
Lenka
3 Apr 2014
Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]
One more thing- if I ever heard some scatter brain complain about the blacks it was either "Ci Czarni" or "Te czarnuchy" never ever "Ci murzyni". But I guess foreigners are right- Poland- rewrite your dictionaries!!! :D
One more thing- if I ever heard some scatter brain complain about the blacks it was either "Ci Czarni" or "Te czarnuchy" never ever "Ci murzyni". But I guess foreigners are right- Poland- rewrite your dictionaries!!! :D