Language / HEE-nuff-Skee? American trying to find the correct pronunciation of his Polish last name. [9]


In English, 'nuff' and 'noff' really sound close, if not the same.
But you're Polish, and since Poles don't have that 'uh' sound, you tend to pronounce it 'ah', so that's why :P

Language / HEE-nuff-Skee? American trying to find the correct pronunciation of his Polish last name. [9]

That's an easy one. Hey-nuff-skee. It seems your 'people' were not sure about the first syllable (hee or haj). It's really 'hey', like...hey.

Life / Help with icons, signs on washing machine (from Poland) :P [17]

Maybe the owner let the instructions somewhere. You can ask him/her, it could save you some time ;)

Life / Public Masturbation now allowed in Sweden, Would this work in Poland? [43]

Well, it was not serious. Don't worry. Masturbation in public places shouldn't be allowed too soon, in Sweden or anywhere else.

Language / Extremely Hard - Polish the hardest language to learn [226]

Yes, Polish is very phonetic, and as I said, it's scarier written than spoken. Maybe it's the other way around with English and French.

And Polish is not worse than -let's say- Croatian, and it's Krk island. Krk, 3 consonants, no vowel. Such things exist in Czech too.

But still, when Germans say Stettin, Poles say Szczecin. Kinda trickier.

Actually, I heard Polish is the toughest Slavic language to learn even for other Slavic people. But yes, it's still easier for them, since Slavic languages are very close to each other.

But for all other people, it's quite different. Be they Spanish, Chinese, or Quechuan.
Polish uses the Latin alphabet, but it often almost looks like it doesn't. If you see what I mean.

As I already said in another thread, in Polish, there are like 17 different ways to say the number 2. When there's only one in many other languages (French and English are one of them).

And as a learner, I can tell you how painful this is...

Language / Extremely Hard - Polish the hardest language to learn [226]

It's hard to compare languages, but Polish surely belongs to the tough ones to learn.
As to its pronunciation, it may look impossible written, but spoken, it's okay, as long as you know how to pronounce.
Pszczoła looks impossible to say...when you know nothing about Polish pronunciation.

USA, Canada / Why indian origin woman as Miss America and never Polish origin? [37]

I say, we need more pics. How could we honestly (really) make up our minds on which miss was the sex...most beautiful when we have nothing to compare?

Study / My experience in Poland (Poznan) as a student who recently moved from Syria [117]


Are you joking or just naive? I read your post, the one that was sent to the random chat thread. The whole post was about him being...a terrorist in Holy Poland maybe?

And that he wasn't Polish enough to claim it to the world. Your usual contribution here anyway.


You probably have. But please share them with us.

News / Poland to appeal to ECJ - Ex-USSR republics might be late [4]


Yeah right. Like there are no other priorities today.


Sure, like Poles would if Poland was to return Breslau, Posen, and Danzig to Germany.

Study / My experience in Poland (Poznan) as a student who recently moved from Syria [117]

Dany, is it your first time in Europe or what?
When did you arrive?
What kind of studies btw?

Study / My experience in Poland (Poznan) as a student who recently moved from Syria [117]

Hi Dany, you're finally there, good for you! How's Poznań so far?


They often do that regardless of your nationality.


You mean compared to Syria? ;)


I know, we don't do that in France either, not always.


One of the fastest in Europe I heard ;) I miss it.

Love / Do Polish guys tend to take things slow with regards to sex? [44]

That too, or religion could be a good excuse ;)

Love / Do Polish guys tend to take things slow with regards to sex? [44]

Depends if he's a Catholic practicant. Some people still believe in the 'no sex before marriage' rule.
I don't think Polish guys are really different from other Europeans, I think it's more about personal/religious beliefs. Or he could also be waiting for the good moment.

Life / Moving to Poland - what is the most important thing I need to do, once I'm in Poland? [51]

Exactly. Many of the most 'patriotic' Polish posters on PF haven't been to their motherland for years. Or if they have, it was -as you said- for short holidays.

Life / Moving to Poland - what is the most important thing I need to do, once I'm in Poland? [51]

That's your personal assumption tho.

Life / Moving to Poland - what is the most important thing I need to do, once I'm in Poland? [51]

Who would know better about life in Poland for a foreigner than a foreigner living in Poland?

Life / Moving to Poland - what is the most important thing I need to do, once I'm in Poland? [51]

I didn't know Poland was such a dangerous place. But it is indeed true that winters can be pretty snowy, sometimes...

Love / Polish girls- breasts size [65]

Maybe that happened when I was on 'holiday' from PF ;)
Wasn't there an old thread about the size of Polish men's thingy? :P

Love / Polish girls- breasts size [65]

I saw it already, but I still don't really understand. It's not like PF was full of this kind of threads. There's just one. All other threads are all about politics, history, immigration, and many other funny subjects ;)

Or maybe I missed the time when Polish women were badly treated on PF.

Love / Polish girls- breasts size [65]


What's the problem? I know it's not the smartest thread on PF, but no-one forces you to contribute to it. Enough serious threads on here.

Love / Polish girls- breasts size [65]

Paulina, I always thought Polish women had nice breasts, can I keep posting? ;)

Genealogy / I am looking for an African guy in Krakow, I dated [73]

I never denied that. And I never 'fled' anything. Since I'm here, still alive.

Study / AFRICAN STUDENTS INVASION in Krakow [197]

RN, do you always call people 'kids' when you lack arguments? Doesn't work on me, sorry.
And also sorry if you can't get my sense of humour. Now if you think that 'coloured' Americans are less American than White Americans, I'm all ears, wise boy.

Genealogy / I am looking for an African guy in Krakow, I dated [73]


So there's a contest of ridiculous people I see. Again, I am in France. Anything to add?


Sure, I often do that. Oh, look! There's a pink elephant flying over your head!
Please quote me.

Genealogy / I am looking for an African guy in Krakow, I dated [73]

Who are you talking to, Biegi? Not me I hope, that would be ridiculous. You don't wanna be ridiculous, right?

Genealogy / I am looking for an African guy in Krakow, I dated [73]


Well, you'd be surprised. Many people still think Americans are all cool and everything (some people really watch too much TV).


That's a 'simple' question? It's a silly one. Immigrants or their kids are not here to serve you. Slavery is over.
Them who btw? What immigrants are you talking about? You know that many Blacks have been there (in the US) for at least 2 centuries? Long before the Irish, Poles, Italians arrived.


Yes, exactly. I'm actually Black, Jewish, gay, masochist, ultra-feminist (women rule!), and in my free time, I also like to scare pigeons on the street.

And you, are you Polish? I hope you're not. Considering that Polonia is like one of the world's biggest diaspora. Polish people giving lessons about immigration is always funny.

Love / Do African or Afro- American women find Polish men attractive? [179]


Well, Erich is not Polish, Ola/Aleksandra is ;)
Anyway, it was obvious I was talking about a 'coloured' Polish lady. There are more, but I can't remember their names...

Love / Do African or Afro- American women find Polish men attractive? [179]

I know she's not Cuban, but I thought the name would speak for itself.

Love / Do African or Afro- American women find Polish men attractive? [179]

Ola Szwed. Very nice lalka.

Love / Do African or Afro- American women find Polish men attractive? [179]


Very true. Here's an example of 'pure' Polish beauty.
e6.pudelek.pl.sds.o2.pl/7a1905e9683d0eaf7c9c3e4a6a7d641a66bfefcc