Language / Writing a novel set in XVII Century Poland; Input Requested [12]

I'd expect they would use more shortcuts (rather than "Ten zamek należy do mojego ojca" it might be something like "Ten zamek moja ojcowizna" :)

Law / Marriage celebrant question - considering trying to get married in Poland using a paid celebrant if possible [2]

The best bet would be Las Vegas ;) But Poland is (rightfully) conservative and it's not easy, if possible, to find a 'marriage celebrant.' Actually, USC Civil office person is such a celebrant. In the US it's possible for any married man to work as such. I doubt you'd find a legitimate priest to do the job, unless you pay enough money - then it may be possible.

Law / My USA citizen Girlfriend wants to get married/move to Poland and work online how can it be done? Visa? [2]

If she's a US citizen it might be better to get married in Poland; then she'd be eligible for EU status. With the Brexit it's not so sure any more. Regarding working online; I'd suggest that you don't set up a company in Poland due to high costs of running a business; it may be better and faster to set up a company in the US and pay taxes there.

Law / My Karta pobytu in Poland is almost expiring - I need new visa! (I am South Korean) [2]

I think when you are out of Poland for at least one day (to a non-Schengen country like Ukraine) and then you come back, you automatically get a free 'tourist' visa for 90 days. If it works or not, I'm not sure though.

Law / Poland child support - average support money paid by a spouse? [5]

Are you Polish; is he Polish? Where do you currently live? It would require a lawyer, but your nationality or living in or close to Poland would help.

Language / Writing a novel set in XVII Century Poland; Input Requested [12]

The sentences are correct, but would they be understood / valid in the 17th century? Probably they would get the meaning but language usage was probably a little different than it is today.

Travel / Poland - never again [593]

It looks you went to some public hospitals? You'd have much better luck if you went to a private clinic; there are many of them in Warsaw and I'm sure they are open 7 days a week. Whoever advised you (a taxi driver?) to choose a public hospital during the weekend was not too friendly to you; public hospitals in Poland or on a stand-by mode on Saturdays and Sundays and have a limited number of doctors working then.

Po polsku / Nocna zmiana nudnooo [427]


Bo są zabanowani w tym sensie, że mogą postowąć ale inni nie widzą tego i nawet o tym nie wiedzą (ich "friends" również nie). To jest lewacki sposób banowania. Instagram - kołchoz Facebooka który jest właścicielem.

Po polsku / Nocna zmiana nudnooo [427]


Jak tak naprawdę myślisz, przetłumacz to co właśnie napisałeś na angielski i wypostuj na jakimś lewackim gównie (albo na FB czy Twitter) - szybko zostanie skasowane. Tak, że jak piszesz o jakimś gównie, to pomyśl że w innych miejscach nie mógłbyś o tym pisać i wtedy może docenisz co masz póki masz. Niektórzy piszą na Facebooku do siebie (tylko oni widzą swoje posty). Pedalstwo = źle. Pedofilstwo = źle. Dużo Kaczyńskiego i Trumpa = źle. Dużo Obamy i Tuska = źle. Nigdy dobrze. Ale to normalne, po polskiemu, zawsze źle :)

UK, Ireland / Polish Beer In The UK [98]

Is there a good British (maybe except for the Irish Guinness) beer that Poles actually like? : )

Life / Motorcycle mechanic rates in Poland [2]

The rates will likely be similar to repairing a car. Best to find a motorcycle enthusiasts and work with them. Here is an example Polish website that works with motorcycles and they have rates for all services (use a translator if needed): ismserwis.pl/cennik-uslug-serwisowych/

Law / Poland's Tourist Visa Interview - it went too easy. Should I be worried? [7]

Perhaps the clerks weren't prepared for your arrival and will make it up in two weeks ;) I guess not asking questions is better than a refusal or asking for documents you don't have.

Real Estate / Farm for sale in Poland - how to find a buyer from other country? [12]

The only way is to advertise in a local newspaper or on some regional advertising websites - possibly among Polish communities in the UK who may want to go back to Poland or know someone who might be interested.

News / Austria's swing to the far right on Poland? [214]

Austria has been historically close to both Hungary and Germany (two opposing forcing right now), so who knows which force will prevail. For Poland and the current government it's good news.

Law / Trying to obtain Polish Citizenship/Passport by Grandfather [9]

From what year is the passport? There's a chance it might be archived somewhere in a Polish government office.

Feedback / How to reply to a thread on this website? [28]

Posting from chrome and not smoking ;)

Language / Are Anglophones able to detect different Polish accents? [17]

They do hear a difference (some of the foreigners can tell if a Polish person is from 'Warsaw' versus from other parts of Poland - not sure how they can tell, but they do).

Travel / Travel Route - Mumbai to Wroclaw. India-Poland flights. [2]

Probably the best option would be to take one 23kg bag and mail the rest via a postal mail or other commercial carrier. On the other hand, I believe you can take two 23kg suitcases to the airport and they will charge you on the spot for the extra one.

Law / Old Polish money banknotes - what's their value today? [414]

I'd say that coins would be typically more worthy than just old (socialist-era) banknotes.

Study / I'm thinking to study in the Wrocław University of Science and Technology [55]

Your degree will not be fully transferable in the US (but not because you'd get a diploma from a Polish university - that's how the system works there). I'd expect you may be able to get up to 50-60% of 'courses' (the better the university, the less percentage - they want you to pay them as much as possible, that's why they are not willing to transfer many courses). Still, having 50% will save you about 1.5-2 years so it's not that you'd have to start from scratch.

Law / Residence Permit Via Marriage to a Polish woman? [5]

You'd surely have to register your marriage in Poland, that's a start (you'd most likely have to have it translated / notarized into Polish - such 'certified translations / notarizations' are expensive to do in Poland so you may want to use a certified Polish translator in your current country to have it ready when it's needed.

Travel / Poland's best Prepaid Sim with international roaming in India [4]

What are other choices besides Play in Poland? Maybe Vonage or some other international branch that has a global market..

Off-Topic / Tester Napięcia 12-36-55-110-220V by K&K, Made in Poland [2]

This stuff is for hard-cores and many of them are probably still digging through it - but when you're finished, this tutorial's help will be priceless ;)

Work / Job Scam in Poland! Attention Bangladeshi People! [3]

Why would they want to hire Bangladesh people - they can have them manufacture whatever they need in Bangladesh for 3 times cheaper (or more) and have it shipped to Poland. Not sure who'd pay 3000 EURO just for a work permit / or 'work promise'? I'm sure such scams are global and Poland is one of the targets only.

Off-Topic / Can't register on this Polish website? [6]

Must be the issue on their end indeed; tried another browser too ; | The best may be to email them directly, they should know English ;)

Off-Topic / Can't register on this Polish website? [6]

I tried to register but couldn't - after entering all the fields correctly, nothing happens (it appears it was successful but there is no confirmation on that). You may try to contact them via the contact form.

Off-Topic / Can't register on this Polish website? [6]

Make sure that:

- The Hasło (Password) field has at least 8 characters AND at least one capital letter.
- The 'Potwierdź hasło' (Password again) must match the Hasło value entered above.
- The Nick: field is available (click on the 'Sprawdź dostępność' / 'Check availability' to check if it's available).
- Enter a proper 'Kod z obrazka' (Captcha field).
- Set on the two checkboxes to accept the Terms and data processing.

News / Only 37% of Poles read a book in 2017 [13]

It's not shocking at all; actually the 37% appears to be very high compared to the US or Australia. Poles (and people in general) read much more online so in fact they read multiple books over a period of a year. The bad thing is what they read is mostly propaganda or fake news, so you're right that a good book a year is a must *)

Classifieds / Random Classifieds Ads Poland [261]

Problem with Facebook is that fewer and fewer people in Poland use it...

Life / Can I sell my used clothes in Poland? [21]

A lot of Poles have success on allegro.pl, but it may not be worth setting up an account etc. just to sell used clothes. You may also look up 'komis' in your area - they should accept good quality clothes too (locally).