Zibi
17 Dec 2012
Food / 'Wigilia', the traditional Christmas Eve supper in Poland [77]
only when my aunt makes them.... this year it's her turn! Yummy! :)
pierogi ruskie
only when my aunt makes them.... this year it's her turn! Yummy! :)
Zibi
17 Dec 2012
Law / Lviv born. Can Polish ancestry be claimed? [34]
Not very consistent a heritage, but quite possible. However if she's orthodox or greek-catholic she is Ukrainian by origin as well. Anyhow, if none of her parents never held polish citizenship then chances now for her to get PL papers are totally slim.
They were born in Liviv (Ukraine) Mother and Father Ukrainian. Grandmother Ukrainian (Born 1946) Great Grand parents Polish.
Not very consistent a heritage, but quite possible. However if she's orthodox or greek-catholic she is Ukrainian by origin as well. Anyhow, if none of her parents never held polish citizenship then chances now for her to get PL papers are totally slim.
Zibi
17 Dec 2012
Zibi
19 Dec 2012
Language / Quick question on Polish language fundamental [40]
Pretty much it is so. But as I am a native speaker I should defer you to someone who has learned polish from scratch, they sometimes visit here and have a unique understanding of the process of acquiring the skill.
Pretty much it is so. But as I am a native speaker I should defer you to someone who has learned polish from scratch, they sometimes visit here and have a unique understanding of the process of acquiring the skill.
Zibi
19 Dec 2012
Language / Polish/Ukrainian words similarities [209]
Vlad123, do you reside inside or outside of MKAD? Your anti-ukrainian attitude is abhorrent. You are a just a Moskal, and please admit it.
Vlad123, do you reside inside or outside of MKAD? Your anti-ukrainian attitude is abhorrent. You are a just a Moskal, and please admit it.
Zibi
19 Dec 2012
Language / Polish/Ukrainian words similarities [209]
Are you another 90-60-90 agent from Lubianka then ?-:)
I thought I live in Northern America
Are you another 90-60-90 agent from Lubianka then ?-:)
Zibi
19 Dec 2012
Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1303]
I love flaki and bigos, when competently made! Any mexican food pales in comparison! :)
I love flaki and bigos, when competently made! Any mexican food pales in comparison! :)
Zibi
19 Dec 2012
Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1303]
You're right Pawian, I just couldn't resist. Bigos and flaki are so dear to me :-)))). And btw. welcome back!
You're right Pawian, I just couldn't resist. Bigos and flaki are so dear to me :-)))). And btw. welcome back!
Zibi
19 Dec 2012
History / Questions regarding Barka [6]
It was in Warsaw, on Pilsudski square. I would suspect it was after JP2 died, but don't know for certain.
Can anyone tell me the location and/or event shown in the video?
It was in Warsaw, on Pilsudski square. I would suspect it was after JP2 died, but don't know for certain.
Zibi
19 Dec 2012
Language / Quick question on Polish language fundamental [40]
Come back for consultations! It's all free on PF! :)
long way to go
Come back for consultations! It's all free on PF! :)
Zibi
20 Dec 2012
Genealogy / Polish childs name in church book - give me opinion what it says [6]
All I can say is that the priest noting the ACT was well educated and Polish. All correct diacritic marks are in place!
All I can say is that the priest noting the ACT was well educated and Polish. All correct diacritic marks are in place!
Zibi
20 Dec 2012
Language / Polish/Ukrainian words similarities [209]
Crap. We don't need your russian freedom/democracy. Russians like you simply do not know what those notions mean.
I just trying to reduce unnecessary hostility between Slavic nations and make them stand together for freedom and democracy.
Crap. We don't need your russian freedom/democracy. Russians like you simply do not know what those notions mean.
Zibi
20 Dec 2012
Love / So I'm an Arab Muslim and freaking out! I'm about to meet my Polish girlfriend's parents [21]
Very simple: convert to christianity! :-)
how do I impress her parents!?
Very simple: convert to christianity! :-)
Zibi
20 Dec 2012
Love / So I'm an Arab Muslim and freaking out! I'm about to meet my Polish girlfriend's parents [21]
Did you not notice what you wrote?
Her parents are not Muslim and they disapprove Islam.
Did you not notice what you wrote?
Zibi
21 Dec 2012
Travel / New Years Eve in Warsaw (city sightseeing, restaurants) [21]
Yes. On plac Konstytucji. The fireworks will probably be there as well.
Yes. On plac Konstytucji. The fireworks will probably be there as well.
Zibi
29 Dec 2012
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
I hope not. It is a totally stupid idea. Paying forward like that brings neither joy nor consolation to anyone. No people in need were involved either.
One thing that would NEVER happen in Poland
I hope not. It is a totally stupid idea. Paying forward like that brings neither joy nor consolation to anyone. No people in need were involved either.
Zibi
30 Dec 2012
Language / Quick question on Polish language fundamental [40]
Szłam do sklepu, gdy zaczął padać deszcz. - I was going (walking) to the store, when it started raining.
Poszłam do sklepu. - I went to the store (note, without other qualifiers this sentence may not be informative enough, eg. we can't know if you came back from the store)
Byłam w sklepie. - literally: I was at the store. However it actually implies the following: I went to the store and came back. (I am no longer there)
Szłam do sklepu, gdy zaczął padać deszcz. - I was going (walking) to the store, when it started raining.
Poszłam do sklepu. - I went to the store (note, without other qualifiers this sentence may not be informative enough, eg. we can't know if you came back from the store)
Byłam w sklepie. - literally: I was at the store. However it actually implies the following: I went to the store and came back. (I am no longer there)
Zibi
31 Dec 2012
Language / Quick question on Polish language fundamental [40]
Who is Irina, dear Pam?
Will have to show Irina sometime.
Who is Irina, dear Pam?
Zibi
31 Dec 2012
Genealogy / Last name History or help please: BREJ surname [20]
because that would make you more happy?
My theory is that our ancestors were not actually Polish in origin, but perhaps Czech
because that would make you more happy?
Zibi
31 Dec 2012
Genealogy / Last name History or help please: BREJ surname [20]
I somehow doubt that this is the origin of the name. One has to remember that in medieval times that area of Poland witnessed substantial German settlement, and although all those Germans eventually assimilated their names continued to be in use even if in Polonised form.
And by the way, the word "breja" is itself of German origin anyway. Cf.:
etymologia:
niem. Brei[1][2], niem. Brühe[2]
BREJ: from breja (mush, porridge, thick soup); also known as bryja.
I somehow doubt that this is the origin of the name. One has to remember that in medieval times that area of Poland witnessed substantial German settlement, and although all those Germans eventually assimilated their names continued to be in use even if in Polonised form.
And by the way, the word "breja" is itself of German origin anyway. Cf.:
etymologia:
niem. Brei[1][2], niem. Brühe[2]
Zibi
1 Jan 2013
Life / The unacceptable side of Polish culture [48]
I was in a similar situation in NYC, way back when. Except I was a Pole and reacted, they were Americans and did not. Go figure! Local precinct cops were my friends after that :)
I was in a similar situation in NYC, way back when. Except I was a Pole and reacted, they were Americans and did not. Go figure! Local precinct cops were my friends after that :)
Zibi
4 Jan 2013
Zibi
4 Jan 2013
Law / Poland economy is slowing down - how does it affect you? [117]
How could one not know it, Ironside? Are you 15 years old?
pawian: but I knorow that Polish economy was totally devastated by the dying communism of 1980s
How do you know it?
How do you know it?
How could one not know it, Ironside? Are you 15 years old?
Zibi
4 Jan 2013
Law / Poland economy is slowing down - how does it affect you? [117]
Sorry to disappoint you. I remember how crappy Poland's economy was in 1989 and before. And I suspect Pawian was there to witness it first hand too. And I am glad things have improved by now, enormously.
Are you twelfth Zibi? So far you have avoided my qestion/.
Sorry to disappoint you. I remember how crappy Poland's economy was in 1989 and before. And I suspect Pawian was there to witness it first hand too. And I am glad things have improved by now, enormously.
Zibi
6 Jan 2013
History / Life in communist Poland - personal relations [397]
I detest that guy and everyone else who was actively helping him to subdue Poland at the time. I remember.
I detest that guy and everyone else who was actively helping him to subdue Poland at the time. I remember.
Zibi
6 Jan 2013
History / Life in communist Poland - personal relations [397]
I beg to differ. Nothing was better under communism. I thank God everyday it is gone!
lot's of things were better under communism
I beg to differ. Nothing was better under communism. I thank God everyday it is gone!
Zibi
7 Jan 2013
Life / Do people not have "Christmas Dinners" or "Easter Dinners" in Poland ? [9]
It depends on the family I guess. We do organize such dinners and invite guests/family or let ourselves be invited.
It depends on the family I guess. We do organize such dinners and invite guests/family or let ourselves be invited.
Zibi
7 Jan 2013
Life / Do people not have "Christmas Dinners" or "Easter Dinners" in Poland ? [9]
It can be that, or a goose, as was the case this past X-mas. And no, somehow it was not an imported tradition. There was simply no one to import anything in my family.
I actually think now that Poles are starting to do a turkey dinner on the 25th
It can be that, or a goose, as was the case this past X-mas. And no, somehow it was not an imported tradition. There was simply no one to import anything in my family.
Zibi
8 Jan 2013
Zibi
8 Jan 2013
Real Estate / Can foreigner buy apartment in Warsaw, Poland? [39]
At least in Warsaw that is certainly not the case. Also the OP should remember about Real Estate tax and/or Tax on Perpetual Usufruct, depending what he/she buys.
a poor supply of new build apartments
At least in Warsaw that is certainly not the case. Also the OP should remember about Real Estate tax and/or Tax on Perpetual Usufruct, depending what he/she buys.