Language / Polish verbs are confusing/I get many results when I look them up in an online dictionary [54]


Your student's opinion is just their limited opinion only. You shouldn't base your opinion on somebody's private view.

Daily typical Polish language is rich as well . The only difference is, who's the speaker because some people have limited vocabulary and it happens in every language.

Language / Polish verbs are confusing/I get many results when I look them up in an online dictionary [54]


Did anyone tell you, it's impossible to count words in any language? If not, it's time your learn this facts.
There are probably millions of different words in Polish but how many exactly it's impossible to tell.
New words are added on every day basis.

How many words you have listed in your dictionary doesn't mean you have all the possible words.

Language / Polish verbs are confusing/I get many results when I look them up in an online dictionary [54]


Eureka! Where does English alphabet comes from, huh?

What else you wonna add?
Remember Lyzko,you won't change the facts in the a/s statement about the Polish language, just be nice, stop arguing, focus and try to remember it by your heart:

"...Older than both French and English, Polish remains one of the most difficult languages to speak or learn."[/b]

Language / Polish verbs are confusing/I get many results when I look them up in an online dictionary [54]


Not only this one is rubbish! LOL

I like this nice statement about Polish language from 'difficult languages' :)

"Comparing the German language with Polish is like comparing apples and oranges. While there are connections between the languages, they are not inherent and organic but rather the result of language restrictions placed on Poles during times of German military occupation....

"...While German is the predecessor of Anglo-Saxon as well as the base of the English language, Polish is a Slavic language with its own unique alphabet. And while German continues to change and morph with the time and its users, the Polish language of today is much more similar to it's original, ancient composition. Older than both French and English, Polish remains one of the most difficult languages to speak or learn. Considering the countries are neighbors, their languages are amazingly unlike one another in general."

Language / Is Polish amongst the best-sounding languages in the world? [123]


Every language has its own melody and it depends on person which language sounds right to his ear. Just like with music.

As a Polish native speaker I can say Polish sounds probably as too noisy but I was told by many foreigners that Polish sounds very nice. Well, you see :).

On many occasions I was aproached by an unknown people who were pretty interesting in finding out my language origin. Polish language is loud, so sometimes people could think that Polish people are arguing instead of talking. At least we can be heard not like, for example Vietnamese, their language must sound like is coming from underground, especially when women are speaking. That's what I was told. Not impressive.

I like the most sound of French and the French native speaker accent when trying to speak English . It sounds marvelous. Nothing can bit it :). First place!

I don't like sound of German, I just can't stand it, sounds too rough. Also, I don't like weird sound of Asian languages like Mandarin, Japanese or Vietnamese.

When I hear Russian or Ukrainian I am about to explode with laughter , these languages sound so funny and to add I can understand them; same with Czech and Slovakian or Serbian and Croatian. These languages sound nice to me in general, much softer than Polish.

I found Spanish language annoying and Italian sounds vulgar for me- in both languages the speakers sound like in a big hurry, so they need to speak as quick as possible and that's making me nervous :)

English languge sound nice in general but depends who speaks and with what accent. Not all of the English accents sound nice in the UK. In America, some accents are nice and some are really wierd. As a child I've always liked sound of Australian English, so second place here!!

New Zealand English sounds funny :) but nice, same with South African English .

So I'll give Polish language third place, because I like my language and it sounds familiar to me:)

Australia / HELP! Australian wanted to apply for Polish Passport via ancestory [51]


People don't need to go to Poland to get Polish passport, it'll accually make some things even more difficult if anyone goes to Poland to do it.

The Polish passport application for dual citizens goes though Polish General Consulate in Sydney- Australia.

This scam post by gkashuba should be deleted by moderators.

To apply for a Polish passport when you have most of the required documents it's easy process and takes place in Australia.

When you need to prove you are Polish national (while living in Australia or anywhere in the world) the whole process takes time. Some people will need to go to Poland to search for documents to prove Polish nationality or can hire a representative to do it on their behalf. Also, you'll need to know Polish to be able to communicate with people in Poland and to do all the paperwork and to register some documents in Poland. In such case the best option is to hire Polish lawyer who knows English. It'll cost you but many people have no other option.

When born not in Poland, you need to go to Poland with your translated& certified birth certificate to register it in Poland (in Urząd Stanu Cywilnego Office) and that's when you are able to get your Polish version of your birth certificate from the USC office, which is required when applying for Polish Passport.

I am not sure you can hire Lawyer to do it on your behalf, maybe something changed here but from what I know, you need to register your birth certificate or if born in Poland - you need to register any changes to your name or to your marital status, personally in Poland. Only after that, you can apply from Australia for a Polish passport or if you choose, while you are in Poland.

Language / POLISH INSULTS....know any good ones...? [15]


Not really. It won't make others angry but it'll be fun to hear a foreigner, trying to say "francowaty" :) or any other bad word.

Like in the movie " Kilerow dwóch" :

Language / Harmless old-fashioned Polish swear words/phrases [159]


Jeny kochane! Oh dear!
Jeny it's a made up word without real meaning, could be used instead of Oh, Ah, Aw
Some people say it instead of Jezu kochany (Dear Jesus) as they don't like to overuse the Christ name.


Maybe: Taka glista - Such a worm

Life / Polish home remedies for cold, stomach ache, migraine? [49]


From what I know fizzy drinks, work opposite and usually upset stomach. They probably forgot to tell you that the drink need to be flat.

Sounds similar to the one I know with Cola.

For upset stomach there is one easy remedy: de fizz some Coca Cola regular, ( this can be done by adding a teaspoon of sugar) and sip a spoonful each hour.

For colds (incl.sore throat and runny nose) : mix red (any) + herbal( comomile or mint) teas and add fresh lemon, sweeten with honey (optional) . Drink it every day as much as you like.

Or make a drink, which I call "shock dose of vit.C":
to 1glass of very warm water (but not too hot) add lemon juice (from half a lemon or 2/3 if small) , you can sweeten it with honey or sugar (optional). Drink it only for a night or while at home because afterwards you sweat so much, you'll need to change your clothes. Next day you should feel like a newborn.

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]


Zapomniał wół jak cielęciem był!

You really have the guts to lecture Polish people. What about your ancestors? When you critisize Polish don't forget you critisize your ancestors and yourself as well.

Shame on you.

Life / Getting pretty tired of the postal service here in Poland [58]


First of all, items sent with Express International are traceable. Did you check it? Did you contact your postal provider about it? Did you send the packages by air or by land?

It takes much longer when by land.
Anyway, you posted 9 different packages from 3 different countries, that's really wierd! Did you put sender's details as well? Are you sure the young man's address is correct???

There is something unusual here if all of the items are lost.
We are in the 21 Century yes, but in a very changed world today, because of the terrorists .
After the 11 September everything changed and it could take much longer for some items to be delivered.
I am sure the packages need to be well scanned or even opened for the inspection at every point on the way to Poland.

Personally, I've never experience problem when sending mail or package to Poland. I'm sending through Australian Post and then it goes through Poczta Polska. I always make sure the package goes through Air Mail otherwise delivery takes almost 3 months .

Genealogy / Looking for any and all information on Dabrowski/Dombrowski from Poland [88]


Polish version is Dąbrowski not Dombrowski this one could be Jewish or Polish (if changed intentionally while living in another country). In both versions it's habitational name.

From the ancestry site:

Polish D{ą}browski: habitational name from any of various places named D{ą}browa or D{ą}brówka, from d{ą}browa ‘oak grove', from d{ą}b ‘oak’, with the addition of -ski, suffix of local surnames.

Dombrowski - Polish or Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of several places named Dombrowa (Polish D{ą}browa).

Life / Weird names Polish parents give to their kids [43]

Yeah, that's crazy, I don't get it why in Polish is Ola/Olek not Aleksa/Alek or even why not Sandra/Sander

Aleksandra - Ola (female)
Aleksander - Olek (male)


It's visible in Polish Aleksander

Food / Is brain-damaging vegan fad growing in Poland? [176]


That's right!

I've never met healthy looking vegetarians and Poland is no exception. The ones I've ever met all looked like zombies or even worse. That's really scary.

My now neighbour changed his mind about his vegetarianism after experiencing near heart attack at the age of 35. Now he eats red meat, which is a must when you want to be healthy and to live longer!

Genealogy / Want to find a person [762]


You probably mean a girl by first name Paulina.

Law / Old Polish money banknotes - what's their value today? [415]


In 1995, Poland re-denominated its currency and did away with some increasingly embarrassing zeros. What was once worth 10 000zl became worth 1zl and is now differentiated by the tag PLN (1PLN).

Old 50zl is worth today 0.005PLN (in bank exchange).
Maybe there are some collectors who are willing to pay you something for the note, but I don't think it is worth anything yet.

History / POLES NOT KEEN ON REPRODUCING? WHY ARE THERE SO MANY GERMANS AND RUSSIANS? [67]

No one blames it. It's just an answer to the original question.
Look at the topic

History / POLES NOT KEEN ON REPRODUCING? WHY ARE THERE SO MANY GERMANS AND RUSSIANS? [67]

No, really?
Did anyone suggest Poles have a problem with reproducing? I don't think so!!!

Over 38millions Polish nationals living in Poland is not a bad number and to add many more millions living abroad, who would complain??

When you look at the statistics (2005) you'll see that some countries, like Russia and Germany gain new citizens from other countries through immigration or refugee programs.

In compare, Poland is on 46 position with only 1.8% -706 000 (in number) new citizens gained from immigration; Russia is on 2 positon with 6.5%- which make over 12millions immigrants ; Germany on 3 position with over 5.4% - 10 millions immigrants as new citizens.

According to: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_immigrant_population

Love / Why do so many Polish girls dye their hair BLACK? [124]

Simply impossible! Wait for the trend to change :)
"Życie to nie je bajka" these days :)

Love / Why do so many Polish girls dye their hair BLACK? [124]


Some like some don't, it depends on what she prefers.
I don't think a hair colour is very important when a girl is choosing a boy. Your whole image is important I would say.

Love / Why do so many Polish girls dye their hair BLACK? [124]

What planet are you from??????

Black is trendy these days!
Some time ago it was red colour, probably it would return .
It's happening not only in Poland but in every country where the trendy clothes, haircut or hair-colouring is followed.

Work / CV/Resume style standards in Poland [17]


Some good examples: cvtips.pl/wzory-cv

Genealogy / Funny Polish surnames [64]


hahahahha!!!

My first English teacher in Australia was Mr La_huj ( Vetnamese origin) and he knew there is some secret about his surname and the Polish meaning:)

PS: huj /chuj - prick/dick

Genealogy / Funny Polish surnames [64]


My husband's neighbour in Poland was Mr Pielucha (Mr Nappy) and his (the neighbour) family was of German origin

Genealogy / Funny Polish surnames [64]


Why are you here ??
It's all about Poland and people involved with Poland. Who are you to judge Polish people?? Can't you find yourself better and more nicer jewish site???

Try harder!!


There is a Polish regulation which states , if a name is kind of insulting then a person have a right to change the name in accordance to the Polish Law.

I personaly have met people with surnames as:

Mrs Cipa and family ! (Mrs ****coount)
Mr Kutasewicz and family! (Mr Cock)
Mr Hujewicz and family! (Mr Prick)

Who are these people? They don't want to change their surnames!!! What thaaa!

Genealogy / Polish equivalent of "Jessie"? [48]


The name Jessica or Jessie/Jess in Polish is Dżesika (pronounced same as Jessica).
The Polish form appeard in Poland not long ago, just in '90.

There is no Polish equivalent to name Jessica, just a made up Polish form Dżesika, which officially can be registered in Poland as a first name.

When you look at the name's origin, Jessica is of Hebrew origin, more here: thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Jessica


I forgot to add some more.
No, Czesława could not be Jessica or Jessie. Some of Czesława forms are: Czesia, Cześka. sometimes Sława.
There is one female name Janina (Engl. Jane) which could end up in English version as Jessie/Jesse because one of deminutives of Janina is Jasia , a little bit like Jessie.

Language / Maria, what is the Polish form? [30]

I don;t know what you mean but for sure I can tell you that:
- Italian Mario in Polish is Mariusz
- Italian Marco is Marek in Polish


Polish natives won't have a doubt why it happened that in some cases we address a girl by Mario instead of Maria - it's all about Polish grammar!

Language / Maria, what is the Polish form? [30]


That is what I've mentioned above, often person named Maria would prefer to be called by a nickname like Mariola- is it more clear now???

Many girls (in Poland) named Maria would accually prefer to be called Mariola or by any other nationally known nicknames, which relates to Maria name (in Poland) . The name Maria in Poland is known to have a lots of nicknames and lots of demunitives as well.


Yeah, hehehe... marihuana is called Maryśka (in Polish) which is demunitive of Maria.

Language / Maria, what is the Polish form? [30]

The same like in English - Maria, but pronounced differently.
Nicknames: Marysia, Maryśka, Mania, Mańka, sometimes used Mariola

Language / Spelling / pronunciation of Polish words and phrases [30]



If by beauty you mean goodlooking, handsome use word "uroda" not "piękno or piękność".


It will be as Polonius3 suggests:

Moja matka dała mi miłość i urodę.