Zibi
15 Jun 2013
Zibi
11 Jun 2013
News / Heavy storm / tornados cause chaos and flooding in Poland [23]
It was Trasa AK, not Wisłostrada. By next morning they had cleaned it up.
It was Trasa AK, not Wisłostrada. By next morning they had cleaned it up.
Zibi
9 Jun 2013
News / Palikot - too liberal/modern for Poland? [197]
Yep, that's my observation as well.
and whatever you say is either funny or pathetic, rather than logical. Spiteful in most cases.
Yep, that's my observation as well.
Zibi
8 Jun 2013
News / Reorganization of Polish special forces. Strong deterrence forces needed in Poland? [19]
Clairvoyant, are you?
The next time Poland will be directly involved in a military conflict will probably be at least 20 years away.
Clairvoyant, are you?
Zibi
8 Jun 2013
News / Reorganization of Polish special forces. Strong deterrence forces needed in Poland? [19]
That's a good decision taken by Tusk government!
That's a good decision taken by Tusk government!
Zibi
7 Jun 2013
Language / (The Polish voice sample below) Native Polish Speaker Opinion Needed [16]
Agnieszka must be a native speaker. Perfect polish. The other link does not work.
Agnieszka must be a native speaker. Perfect polish. The other link does not work.
Zibi
2 Jun 2013
News / US expert rejects visa waiver for Poles [51]
Polonius, is that not your realm?.... go and deal with them experts!
Polonius, is that not your realm?.... go and deal with them experts!
Zibi
30 May 2013
History / Communal living in Poland [5]
In Russian big cities after 1917 it was a common thing and it persisted until 1980'ies even if it was tapering off on account of new housing that was built. In Poland however this was not a norm. No surprise we do not even have a word in polish for "kommunalka" or "obshchezhitye".
In Russian big cities after 1917 it was a common thing and it persisted until 1980'ies even if it was tapering off on account of new housing that was built. In Poland however this was not a norm. No surprise we do not even have a word in polish for "kommunalka" or "obshchezhitye".
Zibi
18 May 2013
Zibi
4 May 2013
Language / Polish/Ukrainian words similarities [209]
KGB mentality never ceases to surprise me! :)
Which Polish towns/villages those studensts are from and why did they choose to study in Ukraine?
KGB mentality never ceases to surprise me! :)
Zibi
3 May 2013
Zibi
3 May 2013
Work / Is it possible to live on 2200zł a month in Poland (teaching position) [13]
true
not worth it!
true
Zibi
3 May 2013
Work / Is it possible to live on 2200zł a month in Poland (teaching position) [13]
No, it's not possible to live for 2200. Unless you have family support.
No, it's not possible to live for 2200. Unless you have family support.
Zibi
28 Apr 2013
Life / Finding an English speaking doctor in Gdansk [5]
How weird, isn't it? :-)
What kind of doctor are you after?
particularly English speaking ones.
How weird, isn't it? :-)
What kind of doctor are you after?
Zibi
21 Apr 2013
Language / "No tak"; The Oddest Phrase In Polish For This American [75]
[********************* don't know too many native Polish speakers who would understand what's written above
[/quote]
It's an easy text. Perhaps you should hang our with those Poles who finished at least 9 years of schooling? :-)
[********************* don't know too many native Polish speakers who would understand what's written above
[/quote]
It's an easy text. Perhaps you should hang our with those Poles who finished at least 9 years of schooling? :-)
Zibi
31 Mar 2013
Work / Ukrainian Software Developer moving to Poland - job and salary with my experience? [15]
Try applying with Templeton in Poznan. In the past year or so they opened a large office there. They are very international and perhaps they are still hiring in your field.
Try applying with Templeton in Poznan. In the past year or so they opened a large office there. They are very international and perhaps they are still hiring in your field.
Zibi
31 Mar 2013
Language / Slavic accent correction [110]
True, mostly. But if you ever have a chance to listen to Lower Sorbian (dolnołużycki) as spoken by those born 100 years ago (recordings exists) you'd think their language is no. 1 on that list. Unfortunately that language is dying and most of those still speaking it have had their pronunciation destroyed by the ever present influence of german.
True, mostly. But if you ever have a chance to listen to Lower Sorbian (dolnołużycki) as spoken by those born 100 years ago (recordings exists) you'd think their language is no. 1 on that list. Unfortunately that language is dying and most of those still speaking it have had their pronunciation destroyed by the ever present influence of german.
Zibi
31 Mar 2013
Life / Advice needed on Dental implant in Poland [119]
Let me check again. If you visit their address at: eurodental.pl you will see three locations. I used one on Nowowiejska 37. Yep, had implants done and other work. Costly. Whether more costly than smaller cities... I wouldn't know but perhaps it's true. After all they're in Warsaw and not in outlying areas. There are many other clinics who do implants in Warsaw. Google would be your friend in this case :-). I was satisfied with their quality even if my wallet felt lighter :-). Then again you have to compare your local prices vs. Warsaw and then factor in costs of a flight (two or three really) and a hotel. Perhaps some smaller locations have lower prices and would be worth visiting assuming you can find direct budget airlines to them, like.... Gdansk, Poznan etc.
Let me check again. If you visit their address at: eurodental.pl you will see three locations. I used one on Nowowiejska 37. Yep, had implants done and other work. Costly. Whether more costly than smaller cities... I wouldn't know but perhaps it's true. After all they're in Warsaw and not in outlying areas. There are many other clinics who do implants in Warsaw. Google would be your friend in this case :-). I was satisfied with their quality even if my wallet felt lighter :-). Then again you have to compare your local prices vs. Warsaw and then factor in costs of a flight (two or three really) and a hotel. Perhaps some smaller locations have lower prices and would be worth visiting assuming you can find direct budget airlines to them, like.... Gdansk, Poznan etc.
Zibi
30 Mar 2013
Life / Advice needed on Dental implant in Poland [119]
Check out Eurodental in Warsaw. They do a good job, speak the language.
Check out Eurodental in Warsaw. They do a good job, speak the language.
Zibi
30 Mar 2013
Life / A detailed description of the Easter tradition in Poland [41]
I went to a couple of pubs to have a bit of fun. :-) It was a good evening.
how are you celebrating this important festival? Procession, palm-making contest, Easter duty (confession), Easter fair, Passion Play, etc.?
I went to a couple of pubs to have a bit of fun. :-) It was a good evening.
Zibi
23 Mar 2013
Zibi
23 Mar 2013
Law / Zloty climbs as ratings agency upgrades Poland [34]
How about 2.1PLN to 1$ that I still remember, back in June 2008? :-) Shopping in US was so much more fun! :-)
Maybe: I miss the days of 7zl to the £.
How about 2.1PLN to 1$ that I still remember, back in June 2008? :-) Shopping in US was so much more fun! :-)
Zibi
22 Mar 2013
Language / "No tak"; The Oddest Phrase In Polish For This American [75]
The polish word "no" is simply an emphatic particle. It serves to emphasize the point a speaker is trying to make.
For example:
Weź to! means: take it!,
while
No, weź to! means: take it already! (could be said to someone delaying reception of an object which is being given, offered)
The polish word "no" is simply an emphatic particle. It serves to emphasize the point a speaker is trying to make.
For example:
Weź to! means: take it!,
while
No, weź to! means: take it already! (could be said to someone delaying reception of an object which is being given, offered)
Zibi
21 Mar 2013
News / 18 Miners trapped near Wroclaw [14]
Energy=Money. Obviously! "Also add extreme environmental damage that will last for generations?" There is no reliable proof of that. In any case, it is in the country's best interest to become less dependent on russian energy, therefore it will accept certain risks, if any.
Energy=Money. Obviously! "Also add extreme environmental damage that will last for generations?" There is no reliable proof of that. In any case, it is in the country's best interest to become less dependent on russian energy, therefore it will accept certain risks, if any.
Zibi
21 Mar 2013
News / 18 Miners trapped near Wroclaw [14]
Shale gas fracking is something Poland definitely needs and if it appears there are any chances of obtaining energy from it we will most certainly use it.
Shale gas fracking is something Poland definitely needs and if it appears there are any chances of obtaining energy from it we will most certainly use it.
Zibi
7 Feb 2013
News / Price for the US ambassador position in Poland? $2,300.00 [10]
So you think that when they pay large amount of $$, it makes them good ambassadors? And what exactly should I be weary of?
So you think that when they pay large amount of $$, it makes them good ambassadors? And what exactly should I be weary of?
Zibi
7 Feb 2013
History / "Westerner's" most ridiculous beliefs about the time of communism in Poland [73]
Wow, really? Not that I noticed back then
- that's true, a lot of it was then inefficiently run
Any proof? I don't remember it that high. Late 89 saw inflation in this range though
to build roads, hospital
Wow, really? Not that I noticed back then
industry
- that's true, a lot of it was then inefficiently run
870% inflation that year
Any proof? I don't remember it that high. Late 89 saw inflation in this range though
Zibi
4 Feb 2013
News / Czechs most liked by Poles! [35]
Exacly, but when you go to Romania, like I did a few years ago, you see that Romanians are really nice and also good looking people.
Exacly, but when you go to Romania, like I did a few years ago, you see that Romanians are really nice and also good looking people.
Zibi
3 Feb 2013
History / A legacy of Serfdom in Poland? [7]
You see, it was not all that clear cut as you would think. For example, polish szlachta sat in the same church alongside their serfs, peasants, during sunday mass. Could that be said of blacks in America and their masters?
You see, it was not all that clear cut as you would think. For example, polish szlachta sat in the same church alongside their serfs, peasants, during sunday mass. Could that be said of blacks in America and their masters?
Zibi
3 Feb 2013
Language / Short Polish<->English translations [1033]
They mean the same. I would say that "popsuty" is somewhat more colloquial.
They mean the same. I would say that "popsuty" is somewhat more colloquial.