sofijufka
29 Mar 2014
sofijufka
5 Mar 2014
Genealogy / Family Decendent of Gen. Jozef Bem [28]
no, he rather wasn't, but his great-great-great-grandfather came from Prussia, and family's coat-of-arms was Bem/Behem/Bohm.
no, he rather wasn't, but his great-great-great-grandfather came from Prussia, and family's coat-of-arms was Bem/Behem/Bohm.
sofijufka
23 Feb 2014
Genealogy / How common was Polish-Jewish intermarriage? [21]
Countess Krystyna Skarbek/Christine Granville, a famous british agent - her father was a polish count, her mother - the daughter of a wealthy assimilated Jewish family. Her mother and her older brother were killed by Germans.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krystyna_Skarbek
Countess Krystyna Skarbek/Christine Granville, a famous british agent - her father was a polish count, her mother - the daughter of a wealthy assimilated Jewish family. Her mother and her older brother were killed by Germans.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krystyna_Skarbek
sofijufka
18 Jan 2014
Life / Are there any bookstores in Wroclaw, Rzeszów or Krakow where I can buy books in English? [5]
try some used book seller's and look for free books on the net
try some used book seller's and look for free books on the net
sofijufka
15 Jan 2014
sofijufka
17 Nov 2013
History / Polish Revolution 1830-31 " Józef Chłopicki" [5]
He held aloof at first from the November Uprising of 1830-31, but at the general request of his countrymen accepted the dictatorship on 5 December 1830. However, he saw the hopelessness of the insurrection and quickly resigned on 17th of January; then, however, he joined the army as a private soldier and fought in some battles. At Wawer (February 19) and at the Battle of Olszynka Grochowska (February 20) he displayed all his old bravery, but was so seriously wounded at the Battle of Olszynka Grochowska that he had to be conveyed to Kraków, near which city he lived in complete retirement until his death in 1854.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%B3zef_Ch%C5%82opicki
russianrulershistory.com/poland-and-the-november-uprising-against-russia
He held aloof at first from the November Uprising of 1830-31, but at the general request of his countrymen accepted the dictatorship on 5 December 1830. However, he saw the hopelessness of the insurrection and quickly resigned on 17th of January; then, however, he joined the army as a private soldier and fought in some battles. At Wawer (February 19) and at the Battle of Olszynka Grochowska (February 20) he displayed all his old bravery, but was so seriously wounded at the Battle of Olszynka Grochowska that he had to be conveyed to Kraków, near which city he lived in complete retirement until his death in 1854.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%B3zef_Ch%C5%82opicki
russianrulershistory.com/poland-and-the-november-uprising-against-russia
sofijufka
14 Nov 2013
Genealogy / Is Gajos a Silesian or Polish surname? [12]
Gajos – from "gaić"['zielenić - turn green, grow green; festoon with greenery]', oldfashioned - 'otwierać sądy' (i don't know how it's in english: to begin a court proceedings?)
Gajos – from "gaić"['zielenić - turn green, grow green; festoon with greenery]', oldfashioned - 'otwierać sądy' (i don't know how it's in english: to begin a court proceedings?)
sofijufka
5 Nov 2013
News / Anybody watch Adam Michnik on Lis this evening? [50]
how he has benefited?
But we mustn't forget that a certain leading Opposition politican in Poland has benefited hugely from his father's connection to Stalinism.
how he has benefited?
sofijufka
4 Oct 2013
History / capitulation of Warsaw Uprising [16]
I DO know, who nazis were - I was born in Lublin, near KL Majdanek, my cousin was murdered by "civilized" german soldiers with the other polish prisoners at the castle prison an hour before Germans run away, nearly all my mothers childhood friends died in Ghetto, my father was POW in Woldenberg's Oflag II C and have seen a lot of his colleague shot, because they were to weak to march, when on January 1945 the POWs were marched westward.
Please don't use the word "nazis"
I DO know, who nazis were - I was born in Lublin, near KL Majdanek, my cousin was murdered by "civilized" german soldiers with the other polish prisoners at the castle prison an hour before Germans run away, nearly all my mothers childhood friends died in Ghetto, my father was POW in Woldenberg's Oflag II C and have seen a lot of his colleague shot, because they were to weak to march, when on January 1945 the POWs were marched westward.
sofijufka
3 Oct 2013
History / capitulation of Warsaw Uprising [16]
Did I said so? Really?
And not whenever something happens, come up with "some years ago we were fighting, the rest of Europe was not, and because of this bus tickets are expensive in Warsaw"
Did I said so? Really?
sofijufka
3 Oct 2013
History / capitulation of Warsaw Uprising [16]
Yes, my cousin survived. My great aunt couldn't fight - she was heavily pregnant, but she was a member of AK Section II: Information and Espionage. Her husband [also survived] was fighting at Śródmieście.
"Euro-German" means that this scum was a German from Wehrmacht, not from Kaminski's RONA
I hope your cousin survived?
Yes, my cousin survived. My great aunt couldn't fight - she was heavily pregnant, but she was a member of AK Section II: Information and Espionage. Her husband [also survived] was fighting at Śródmieście.
"Euro-German" means that this scum was a German from Wehrmacht, not from Kaminski's RONA
sofijufka
2 Oct 2013
History / capitulation of Warsaw Uprising [16]
Two years ago died my great-aunt, a member of AK. A week before the capitulation of Warsaw Uprising she gave birth to her only son...When with other warsovians she were going with her babe to Pruszków a young Euro-German steal a golden cross from her neck. and her coat.. My friend's great-uncle was burned alive with other wounded insurgents by "Nazis".
Gloria victis!
Two years ago died my great-aunt, a member of AK. A week before the capitulation of Warsaw Uprising she gave birth to her only son...When with other warsovians she were going with her babe to Pruszków a young Euro-German steal a golden cross from her neck. and her coat.. My friend's great-uncle was burned alive with other wounded insurgents by "Nazis".
Gloria victis!
sofijufka
8 Sep 2013
News / Premier says no recession for Poland [148]
ONE guy - I know about 50 people from Warszawa, Lublin, Olsztyn, Sandomierz, Gliwice, Szczecin, Rzeszów, Tyczyn, Zakopane - who's salary is about 1200 zł a month - and they are happy because they earn anything at all. Try to find a job if you are 50 or 50+... And my brother's student's in Rzeszów are happy if they could find jobs in Biedronka, Tesco or Jasionka airport...
I know one guy who claims to be poor because his business only earns 2500zl a month
ONE guy - I know about 50 people from Warszawa, Lublin, Olsztyn, Sandomierz, Gliwice, Szczecin, Rzeszów, Tyczyn, Zakopane - who's salary is about 1200 zł a month - and they are happy because they earn anything at all. Try to find a job if you are 50 or 50+... And my brother's student's in Rzeszów are happy if they could find jobs in Biedronka, Tesco or Jasionka airport...
sofijufka
25 Aug 2013
sofijufka
20 Aug 2013
History / If Poles were antisemitic, would they ...? [240]
Kajtus Czarodziej is really depressing
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaytek_the_Wizard
Kajtus Czarodziej is really depressing
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaytek_the_Wizard
sofijufka
18 Aug 2013
History / If Poles were antisemitic, would they ...? [240]
I have read all of King Maciuś I, Bankructwo małego Dżeka {Little Jack bancruptcy}, Kajtuś czarodziej [Kajtus the sorcerer}, Dziecko ulicy[ Child of the street], his memories
I have read all of King Maciuś I, Bankructwo małego Dżeka {Little Jack bancruptcy}, Kajtuś czarodziej [Kajtus the sorcerer}, Dziecko ulicy[ Child of the street], his memories
sofijufka
18 Aug 2013
Life / Babcia or Busha - any social class difference? [359]
another dictionary for Harry
drawsko.freehost.pl/ok/30maja/Sandra/slownik.html
busia - babcia
babimojszczyzna.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=88
stara-wisniewka.manifo.com/gwara
from net: monweg.blog.onet.pl/2009/01/20/babcie-i-dziadkowie/
Danuta Dejter "Test na dobrą Babcię"
Baba, Babcia, Babusia, Busia, Bubcia, Buleńka,
Babica, Babsko, Bunia, mała Babuleńka, Babka, Babisko, Anioł,
Słoneczko na niebie, - w którym z tych określeń poznajesz Babciu siebie?
another dictionary for Harry
drawsko.freehost.pl/ok/30maja/Sandra/slownik.html
busia - babcia
babimojszczyzna.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=88
stara-wisniewka.manifo.com/gwara
from net: monweg.blog.onet.pl/2009/01/20/babcie-i-dziadkowie/
Danuta Dejter "Test na dobrą Babcię"
Baba, Babcia, Babusia, Busia, Bubcia, Buleńka,
Babica, Babsko, Bunia, mała Babuleńka, Babka, Babisko, Anioł,
Słoneczko na niebie, - w którym z tych określeń poznajesz Babciu siebie?
sofijufka
10 Aug 2013
Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4501]
no, it's not - kobza is a string instrument
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobza
A goatskin bagpipe's name is "dudy" or - in Tatra mountains - "koza"
KOBOS: that was the Old Polish name for a goatskin bagpipe, one of the old peasant instruments; in modern Polish it's called a kobza.
no, it's not - kobza is a string instrument
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobza
A goatskin bagpipe's name is "dudy" or - in Tatra mountains - "koza"
sofijufka
3 Aug 2013
Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]
no, he wasn't - my great-uncle had a good word for almost everyone, but about Geremek could say only "the rest is silence"... He disliked people who snitch... One of his friends was arrestested by SB after returning from France, and it could be only Geremek who accused him
He was a very good person. All positive.
no, he wasn't - my great-uncle had a good word for almost everyone, but about Geremek could say only "the rest is silence"... He disliked people who snitch... One of his friends was arrestested by SB after returning from France, and it could be only Geremek who accused him
sofijufka
26 Jul 2013
News / Demolish Poland's Palace of Culture? [55]
Hmmm.... after Piskorski installed a clock faces on it - i like it more. I'm living on Żelazna street so I could see it from my window
Hmmm.... after Piskorski installed a clock faces on it - i like it more. I'm living on Żelazna street so I could see it from my window
sofijufka
23 Jul 2013
Language / -ski/-ska, -scy/ski, -wicz - Polish surnames help [185]
LEGERSKI: from "lagier/legier =camp/cantonment oraz = wine lees in a barrel
LEGERSKI: from "lagier/legier =camp/cantonment oraz = wine lees in a barrel
sofijufka
18 Jul 2013
News / Gazeta Wyborcza of Poland losing readers [301]
real language of love
A certain type of pooterish suburban folks
real language of love
sofijufka
18 Jul 2013
News / Gazeta Wyborcza of Poland losing readers [301]
he was never in prison, he was only interned, signed his allegiance and was released, backed up on it, were interned again for one or two months
[quote=Harry]After it came out that he'd worked for the SB, how many articles did he write for GW? Oh yes, one single book review.[quote]
are you sure?
A man who went to prison for opposing the commies (unlike your beloved DuckBoy).
he was never in prison, he was only interned, signed his allegiance and was released, backed up on it, were interned again for one or two months
[quote=Harry]After it came out that he'd worked for the SB, how many articles did he write for GW? Oh yes, one single book review.[quote]
are you sure?
sofijufka
6 Jul 2013
News / Poland Parliamentary elections 2015 [1060]
TKM? It was about AWS, wasn't it?
Polonius3: The Fourth Republic will soon be back to finish the job it started in 2005 -- this time with a solid mandateTKM!
TKM? It was about AWS, wasn't it?
sofijufka
3 Jul 2013
News / Polish flag in dog sh*t + the "Imperium" movie [37]
no, it was Danuta Hojarska: aldonajankowska.pl/hojarska.html
sobieski: Samoobrona woman (forgot her name). Renata Beger.
no, it was Danuta Hojarska: aldonajankowska.pl/hojarska.html
sofijufka
26 Jun 2013
Language / Terms of endearment in Polish [209]
I have never heard "kozia" as and endearment... Koziołku - may bee
I have never heard "kozia" as and endearment... Koziołku - may bee
sofijufka
12 Jun 2013
News / 4th Polish Republic may re-emerge [244]
this "residence" was a flat in a nearly destroyed during a war town house that Rajmund and other residents renovated by themselves.
a very desirable residence
this "residence" was a flat in a nearly destroyed during a war town house that Rajmund and other residents renovated by themselves.
sofijufka
12 Jun 2013
News / 4th Polish Republic may re-emerge [244]
it's not truth - how about Henryk Gołębiewski filmweb.pl/person/Henryk.Golebiewski
and other child-actors of Janusz Nasfeter or Ślesicki?
The evidence is staring you in the face - the man rose from AK membership to a glittering career in the PRL, including getting his children to become film stars. That just didn't happen to anyone.
it's not truth - how about Henryk Gołębiewski filmweb.pl/person/Henryk.Golebiewski
and other child-actors of Janusz Nasfeter or Ślesicki?
sofijufka
24 May 2013
History / How different would WW2 turned out if Poland accepted Hitler's offer [215]
OK - arrow-head is better?
Spearhead [grot} - : the sharp-pointed head of a spear
arrowhead [grot] - : a wedge-shaped piercing tip usually fixed to an arrow
in polish: grot - a tip, usually sharpened, added to an arrow or spear to make it more deadly or to fulfill some special purpose.
OK - arrow-head is better?
Spearhead [grot} - : the sharp-pointed head of a spear
arrowhead [grot] - : a wedge-shaped piercing tip usually fixed to an arrow
in polish: grot - a tip, usually sharpened, added to an arrow or spear to make it more deadly or to fulfill some special purpose.
sofijufka
24 May 2013
History / How different would WW2 turned out if Poland accepted Hitler's offer [215]
hmmmm.... "Grot" - in english should be rather "Spearhead" than "Arrow"
general "Arrow" Rowecki the first commander of the Home Army
hmmmm.... "Grot" - in english should be rather "Spearhead" than "Arrow"