Lyzko
13 Dec 2021
Language / Short Polish<->English translations [1050]
Oops, thanks ForumUser!
I was really out of my depth here sans dictionary.
Oops, thanks ForumUser!
I was really out of my depth here sans dictionary.
Lyzko
13 Dec 2021
Language / Short Polish<->English translations [1050]
Just off the cuff, without the benefit of either a dictionary or context in front of me, I'd venture a spontaneous:
"to have silly notions" or something like that. Don't think it'd have a direct translation in English though.
However the German might read "Flausen im Kopf haben"
This though is pure guesswork:-) Sorry!
Just off the cuff, without the benefit of either a dictionary or context in front of me, I'd venture a spontaneous:
"to have silly notions" or something like that. Don't think it'd have a direct translation in English though.
However the German might read "Flausen im Kopf haben"
This though is pure guesswork:-) Sorry!
Lyzko
13 Dec 2021
Travel / Why does everyone seem to hate LOT Polish Airlines? [382]
Standard "World" aka "Internationalish", apropos my pod-people analogy from the '57 Don Siegel classic:-)
It's essentially English, robbed of all its husk and kernel:
stupid brave has replaced "foolhardy"
railroad bridge has largely replaced "trestle"
brothers and sisters instead of "siblings"
etc.. at least here in the States. The latter has been deemed "snobby" vs, the former which is now "cool" LOL
What makes English English has by in large disappeared from the current
lexicon among those under eighty!
As with the pod people, it looks like English, even sounds like English...
BUT IT AIN'T ENGLISH.
Standard "World" aka "Internationalish", apropos my pod-people analogy from the '57 Don Siegel classic:-)
It's essentially English, robbed of all its husk and kernel:
stupid brave has replaced "foolhardy"
railroad bridge has largely replaced "trestle"
brothers and sisters instead of "siblings"
etc.. at least here in the States. The latter has been deemed "snobby" vs, the former which is now "cool" LOL
What makes English English has by in large disappeared from the current
lexicon among those under eighty!
As with the pod people, it looks like English, even sounds like English...
BUT IT AIN'T ENGLISH.
Lyzko
11 Dec 2021
Travel / Why does everyone seem to hate LOT Polish Airlines? [382]
@Rich,
It's a POLISH airline, get the name POLISH in the name??
Lufthansa's a GERMAN airline and the first language of the crew will be GERMAN!
Even if English is the language of international air travel, don't expect your Lot-flight attendant to sound as though she comes from Kansas.
Speak in your nearest NATIVE language, sir. Just remember, the best way around is (always) through:-)
@Rich,
It's a POLISH airline, get the name POLISH in the name??
Lufthansa's a GERMAN airline and the first language of the crew will be GERMAN!
Even if English is the language of international air travel, don't expect your Lot-flight attendant to sound as though she comes from Kansas.
Speak in your nearest NATIVE language, sir. Just remember, the best way around is (always) through:-)
Lyzko
9 Dec 2021
UK, Ireland / Why are Polish people, especially women, so disrespectful toward the English? [442]
It's all a matter of perception, really.
Polish women have been terribly maligned over the years, as I've expatiated at length here on PF, being labled variously in such vile ways, I scarcely can repeat those epithets!
Well, if I were a youngish, university-educated, honest, and hard working Polish woman, enduring the constant stereotype of some sort of trollop etc., I'd definitely develope a hard outer skin, indeed, coming across as "disrespectful", if only the sense of being "SELF-respectful" first and foremost.
It's all a matter of perception, really.
Polish women have been terribly maligned over the years, as I've expatiated at length here on PF, being labled variously in such vile ways, I scarcely can repeat those epithets!
Well, if I were a youngish, university-educated, honest, and hard working Polish woman, enduring the constant stereotype of some sort of trollop etc., I'd definitely develope a hard outer skin, indeed, coming across as "disrespectful", if only the sense of being "SELF-respectful" first and foremost.
Lyzko
7 Dec 2021
UK, Ireland / Why are Polish people, especially women, so disrespectful toward the English? [442]
For you either what, Alien? You mean, I believe, "Me too", that is, you also would have developed at bit of an attitude, shall we say. Can't say as I would blame you.
:-)
For you either what, Alien? You mean, I believe, "Me too", that is, you also would have developed at bit of an attitude, shall we say. Can't say as I would blame you.
:-)
Lyzko
7 Dec 2021
UK, Ireland / Why are Polish people, especially women, so disrespectful toward the English? [442]
I'd like to add at this point that lots of immigrant groups may seem arrogant, uppity, yes, even disrespectful towards the majority inhabitants of the "new" country to which they felt themselves forced to emigrate.
In Manhattan, where I grew up during the mid-60's and the long bygone era of German-born building supers and fixit men, many had well-paying, high-status positions as company engineers, with a steady salary, families and respect back in Germany. What a culture shock indeed to land here and be addressed by an Americanized nick name instead of "Herr Ingenieur!" and to work at a dizzying pay cut for doing more work than back in Europe, being called day and night to fix sinks or overflowing toilets for peanuts compared to the way they were treated back home.
Disrespectful towards tenants who treated them like mere lackeys?? You bet they were!
I'd like to add at this point that lots of immigrant groups may seem arrogant, uppity, yes, even disrespectful towards the majority inhabitants of the "new" country to which they felt themselves forced to emigrate.
In Manhattan, where I grew up during the mid-60's and the long bygone era of German-born building supers and fixit men, many had well-paying, high-status positions as company engineers, with a steady salary, families and respect back in Germany. What a culture shock indeed to land here and be addressed by an Americanized nick name instead of "Herr Ingenieur!" and to work at a dizzying pay cut for doing more work than back in Europe, being called day and night to fix sinks or overflowing toilets for peanuts compared to the way they were treated back home.
Disrespectful towards tenants who treated them like mere lackeys?? You bet they were!
Lyzko
2 Dec 2021
Polonia / What do Poles think of how they are treated in Germany, in comparison to the Muslim migrants [181]
I hold people accountable for their bad behavior, if that's what you mean.
I hold people accountable for their bad behavior, if that's what you mean.
Lyzko
2 Dec 2021
Polonia / What do Poles think of how they are treated in Germany, in comparison to the Muslim migrants [181]
Allright, "standard bearer" then, as long as we're being politically correct!
Allright, "standard bearer" then, as long as we're being politically correct!
Lyzko
2 Dec 2021
Polonia / What do Poles think of how they are treated in Germany, in comparison to the Muslim migrants [181]
Why so touchy, Cojestdocholery?
You missed my point, apparently. I simply said that I have a high level of social bearing and comportment. Certainly, I didn't mean to cast espursions on anybody.
It's a fact though that those from poorer nations who immigrate to a richer one, will necessarily have to catch up in terms of education and so forth compared, say, with those with little literacy or formal education, that's all. It's scarcely their fault if they weren't born into the social advantages others have.
There's nothing wrong with wanting the best, is there? 'Course not! It's only natural, and yet the way standards have dropped so, it's a miracle people value cultural literacy and things which matter other than stuffing their faces.....or other parts of the human anatomy LOL
Why so touchy, Cojestdocholery?
You missed my point, apparently. I simply said that I have a high level of social bearing and comportment. Certainly, I didn't mean to cast espursions on anybody.
It's a fact though that those from poorer nations who immigrate to a richer one, will necessarily have to catch up in terms of education and so forth compared, say, with those with little literacy or formal education, that's all. It's scarcely their fault if they weren't born into the social advantages others have.
There's nothing wrong with wanting the best, is there? 'Course not! It's only natural, and yet the way standards have dropped so, it's a miracle people value cultural literacy and things which matter other than stuffing their faces.....or other parts of the human anatomy LOL
Lyzko
2 Dec 2021
Polonia / What do Poles think of how they are treated in Germany, in comparison to the Muslim migrants [181]
... and proud of it! At least I have and maintain a standard-:)
... and proud of it! At least I have and maintain a standard-:)
Lyzko
1 Dec 2021
Polonia / What do Poles think of how they are treated in Germany, in comparison to the Muslim migrants [181]
Reality, dude!
Reality, dude!
Lyzko
30 Nov 2021
Lyzko
30 Nov 2021
History / What do Poles owe to Jews? [593]
It's a crying shame that far too many Jews have little respect for the very culture to which their ancestors contributed richly, almost exclusively after 1900.
The joke is really on them, the Israelis or sundry other Jews, probably from the US, who lapse into this disgusting Pole bashing!
It's a crying shame that far too many Jews have little respect for the very culture to which their ancestors contributed richly, almost exclusively after 1900.
The joke is really on them, the Israelis or sundry other Jews, probably from the US, who lapse into this disgusting Pole bashing!
Lyzko
30 Nov 2021
History / Polish films with Jewish motifs [4]
@Pawian,
I watched a retrospective featuring this great Polish film at the Polish Consulate in NY many years ago for a Polish-language cultural evening in which I enthusiastically participated. By the end of the showing, there wasn't a dry eye in the entire house as the audience saw the charismatic Danuta Szaflarska singing the title song, glistening with tears upon just learning of her mother's death, yet bravely marching to defeat the Nazi enemy!
@Pawian,
I watched a retrospective featuring this great Polish film at the Polish Consulate in NY many years ago for a Polish-language cultural evening in which I enthusiastically participated. By the end of the showing, there wasn't a dry eye in the entire house as the audience saw the charismatic Danuta Szaflarska singing the title song, glistening with tears upon just learning of her mother's death, yet bravely marching to defeat the Nazi enemy!
Lyzko
30 Nov 2021
Polonia / What do Poles think of how they are treated in Germany, in comparison to the Muslim migrants [181]
I hear from German friends and acquaintances in Germany at present that most younger Poles already know considerable German from having studied it in Poland long before they ever arrived in the Federal Republic! The only thing, of course, is their accent, rather than their grammarLOL. Just think back a bit to the late Marcel Reich-Ranicki. Execellent to near perfect German. Accent?? UGGH! Furthermore, many educated Poles are remarkably quick studies in terms of language acquisition, particularly German as well as English.
It's essentially the older, less educated ones who tend to give Poland and the Poles a bad reputation:-) Working-class migrants probably from every country, including right
here in the US, are generally those who are a less than flattering advertisement for their respective countries.
I hear from German friends and acquaintances in Germany at present that most younger Poles already know considerable German from having studied it in Poland long before they ever arrived in the Federal Republic! The only thing, of course, is their accent, rather than their grammarLOL. Just think back a bit to the late Marcel Reich-Ranicki. Execellent to near perfect German. Accent?? UGGH! Furthermore, many educated Poles are remarkably quick studies in terms of language acquisition, particularly German as well as English.
It's essentially the older, less educated ones who tend to give Poland and the Poles a bad reputation:-) Working-class migrants probably from every country, including right
here in the US, are generally those who are a less than flattering advertisement for their respective countries.
Lyzko
29 Nov 2021
History / What do Poles owe to Jews? [593]
Apropos Chanukkah latki, the cross-pollination between ethnic "Polish" vs. local "Jewish" cuisine
from the various shtettls cannot be overstated.
Apropos Chanukkah latki, the cross-pollination between ethnic "Polish" vs. local "Jewish" cuisine
from the various shtettls cannot be overstated.
Lyzko
28 Nov 2021
Classifieds / Polish tutors needed!! [14]
I do simultaneous, I know. He might also have meant "consecutive" interpreting.
I do simultaneous, I know. He might also have meant "consecutive" interpreting.
Lyzko
28 Nov 2021
Classifieds / Polish tutors needed!! [14]
Does someone perhaps mean "oral translation"? It's "mouth-to-mouth resuc-
itation".
Does someone perhaps mean "oral translation"? It's "mouth-to-mouth resuc-
itation".
Lyzko
27 Nov 2021
Classifieds / Polish tutors needed!! [14]
Pani Kasiu!
Just curious as to what sorts of translation you do.
Pani Kasiu!
Just curious as to what sorts of translation you do.
Lyzko
26 Nov 2021
Study / Studying in Poland without speaking Polish? [15]
Learn at least basic Polish, if for no other reason, out of sheer respect! Heck, it can't be any tougher than Ge'ez aka Amharic.
Learn at least basic Polish, if for no other reason, out of sheer respect! Heck, it can't be any tougher than Ge'ez aka Amharic.
Lyzko
23 Nov 2021
Lyzko
23 Nov 2021
News / New TVP English language news channel [16]
Yes, Alien, native GERMAN, not English, speakers! Announcers should be native or at least bilingual native to the language they are announcing, with zero detectable second language interference, full stop.
Yes, Alien, native GERMAN, not English, speakers! Announcers should be native or at least bilingual native to the language they are announcing, with zero detectable second language interference, full stop.
Lyzko
23 Nov 2021
Po polsku / Papież a sprawa polska [195]
Najlepszym Papiezem byl Karol Wojtyla, kto "wybaczy"l Zydom smierca Jesus'a!
Najlepszym Papiezem byl Karol Wojtyla, kto "wybaczy"l Zydom smierca Jesus'a!
Lyzko
22 Nov 2021
Lyzko
22 Nov 2021
Lyzko
19 Nov 2021
Po polsku / Polska miedzy Niemcami i Rosja. Zalety i wady. [521]
Strzelcu, musi sie pobiegac powszechnym zdaniom!
"Niemcy to tylko Niemcy" a Polacy to tylko Polacy.
Strzelcu, musi sie pobiegac powszechnym zdaniom!
"Niemcy to tylko Niemcy" a Polacy to tylko Polacy.
Lyzko
18 Nov 2021
Language / Short Polish<->English translations [1050]
"Brzydki jak noc"
Same in German, word for word.
"Brzydki jak noc"
Same in German, word for word.
Lyzko
18 Nov 2021
News / New TVP English language news channel [16]
Spot on, jon! Just plain laziness or terminal cheapness, probably.
Spot on, jon! Just plain laziness or terminal cheapness, probably.
Lyzko
18 Nov 2021
News / New TVP English language news channel [16]
Spotlight English in Germany, as I recall, wasn't much better.
At least hire speakers/readers from the BC abroad such as the local
Consulates, rather than have native German speakers with their
wooden diction and faulty idiom.
Spotlight English in Germany, as I recall, wasn't much better.
At least hire speakers/readers from the BC abroad such as the local
Consulates, rather than have native German speakers with their
wooden diction and faulty idiom.