Vincent
3 Mar 2008
Vincent
3 Mar 2008
Genealogy / Polish looks? [1410]
my second guess.....the two ladies closest to the blonde lady....are not polish but the other three are:)
my second guess.....the two ladies closest to the blonde lady....are not polish but the other three are:)
Vincent
22 Mar 2009
Life / How would you describe the Polish sense of humour? [66]
Most times when you see that message, "double clicking" on the video screen will make it work. When posting a utube video it is always best to check in the preview box to see if there is any problems with the link. Hope this helps;)
I like the "Embedding disabled by request" bit. Is that Polish humour?
I'll do a search for it instead.
Most times when you see that message, "double clicking" on the video screen will make it work. When posting a utube video it is always best to check in the preview box to see if there is any problems with the link. Hope this helps;)
Vincent
26 Mar 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
Could we please get this thread back on topic again. Thanks
Could we please get this thread back on topic again. Thanks
Vincent
28 Sep 2009
Love / Polish Pet Names For Girls. [156]
I have also heard of an "Aśka", would this follow on from Asia?
Joanna... Joasia... Asia - it only takes two ;)
I have also heard of an "Aśka", would this follow on from Asia?
Vincent
28 Sep 2009
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?
yes...
Thanks for confirming :)
rule #1 it must have an "a" at the end in order to make it feminine.
I think I've now got to grips with rule #1. ;) What are the other rules, if any?
Vincent
10 Dec 2009
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]
any suggestions on where polish communties socialise or practise their religion
Here is some information about the Polish church in Bristol. [polskikosciolwbristolu.co.uk/english_version/history.html]
Vincent
22 Feb 2010
UK, Ireland / "Strange " English language.. [255]
Don't forget they still use inches, feet and yards on the footie pitches ;)
We dont use them at all, not in shops, not in sport, no where..havent for a long time.
Don't forget they still use inches, feet and yards on the footie pitches ;)
Vincent
25 Aug 2010
Language / Terms of endearment in Polish [222]
Could be uśmiech (smile) but it's a guess;)
i keep hearing people say something like 'smersh'. It doesn't come up in the subtitles,
Could be uśmiech (smile) but it's a guess;)
Vincent
14 Jan 2011
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.
Just interested if anyone else has any different recommendations?
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.
Vincent
24 Apr 2011
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.
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.
Vincent
25 Apr 2011
Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1400]
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.
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.
Vincent
27 Apr 2011
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.
I will be visitng the country around easter next year, is the most important phrase i can know
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.
Vincent
5 May 2011
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 ;)
I'm currently studying the language now, and I do not see what is so challenging about the language besides the word order.
I've just started the language three weeks ago.
OMG, is there NO sense of humor on this forum anymore? What did you not understand about "just messin' with you".
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 ;)
Vincent
17 Jun 2011
History / So called "inconvenient parts" of Polish history - what do you think? [157]
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.
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.
Vincent
11 Jul 2011
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.
I would have thought putting the cables in groves would use more plaster, not less.
Vincent
11 Jul 2011
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 :)
so i'd say the plasterer was in part correct
I'd say so too. If the truth be known, it was the electrician who didn't want to cut the chases :)
Vincent
8 Aug 2011
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. :))
Why? It's intresting subject.
This has been done to death many times. If you're not careful you'll have Seanus popping up with a 3 page essay. :))
Vincent
22 Aug 2011
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.
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.
Maybe it's like b*tch is pronounce more as "bycz", when beach should be pronounce similarly to "bicz" (but bit longer)
That's probably close enough. Actually bitch is pretty close to the Polish verb być.
Vincent
4 Oct 2011
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:)
A Polish woman who can make sushi.
It shouldn't be too hard to serve up raw fish, even I could do that:)
Vincent
18 Oct 2011
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 ;)
Just a guess, but I'd say it probably was mama or tata ;)
Vincent
30 Nov 2011
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.
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.
Vincent
6 Dec 2011
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..
Double standards
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..
Vincent
7 Dec 2011
Language / "Hilarious" Mistakes? (Esp. Across Polish and other Slavic Languages) [74]
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 ;)
i know my use of the polish language is terrible. now i feel really disheartened. think i will give up now. everyone else on this site has at least basic command of it. my polish is crap and now i feel i am embarrassing myself.
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 ;)
Vincent
19 Dec 2011
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
not far of the mark!
CICHOWSKI: toponymic nick from Cichów or Cichowo (Quietburg, Silentville)
Above credited to Polonius3
Vincent
22 Dec 2011
Genealogy / Mackowiak surname, Maćkowiak [17]
Don't forget to use the search function, as information on a surname may have been requested before.
Don't forget to use the search function, as information on a surname may have been requested before.
Vincent
22 Dec 2011
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:)
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:)
Vincent
26 Dec 2011
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.
swój = possessive of the subject of the sentence.
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.
Vincent
4 Jan 2012
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:)
One of the easiest things about Polish is precisely that; it is written just as it is pronounced and vice-versa.
Mostly so, but if someone didn't know about voiced/unvoiced consonants, they could still make a "pigs ear" of it:)
Vincent
8 Apr 2012
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.
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.