News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2971]


Then go ahead justifying North Korea like that.

News / Poles march against Mandatory poisoning by vaccines [202]

As a libertarian, I'm all for freedom of choice. You might agree with me, you might not, but those are my views.

Language / What is your biggest problem with Polish language? [158]

I have a lot of problems with singing in Polish, because of the abundance of consonants and the second-last syllable accent.
In rock music it is particularly problematic for me. A lot of Polish rock bands prefer singing in English and it also bothers me a lot, because I wished there was more of Polish-language music, but when I listen to my own native language, I don't find it much surprising. As I stated many times before, Polish used to sound better during the pre-war time (look it up: Eugeniusz Bodo).

Language / What is your biggest problem with Polish language? [158]

@mafketis
I think Polish language also tends to sound aggressive, because of lots of swear words in Polish. We have to admit, Polish people are creative in this, but it is not nice for my ear. It's weird that swear words in English sound much softer for me.

I read that some people were stating that Polish is like German among Slavic languages, is this true for some people?
Anyway, a lot of foreigners tend to recognize us from the K-word. And they also say that we are not the most cultured people, that kinda hurts me to hear that.

Also, I'm gonna tell y'all that it's unfortunate that Polish language doesn't have too many diphthongs that would allow me to sing better (no, I don't count nasal diphthongs like ą, ę).

History / What makes you feel Polish? [160]

My family's history and my family's sacrifice to save Poland from the hands of the oppressors.

Language / What is your biggest problem with Polish language? [158]


But it could sound like this, though.

youtu.be/2xlKRtF9FkE


There is an another factor for the fact some musicians find it uneasy to sing in Polish. Small amount of masculine rhymes. There was a time, when feminine rhymes were considered A MUST, when singing in Polish.

Source: fp.amu.edu.pl/frivolous-rhyme/ and the knowledge from Polish lessons at school.

Language / What is your biggest problem with Polish language? [158]

The dark "Ł" sound isn't much common, nowadays. Many people in Poland think you have the Ukrainian accent, when you use it on a daily basis.

The dark "Ł" sound used to be an obligatory trademark of any person, who could use Polish properly.
Besides, nobody seems to care about the proper diction, nowadays. Mostly actors do that, but it's not like it used to be.



This! Thank you for an answer I wanted to get. I had that in my mind.

Language / What is your biggest problem with Polish language? [158]


Yeah, I have to admit, I even feel awkward, when trying to speak with "dark Ł" on daily basis. Dunno, probably because some might perceive me as someone somewhere from the East.


There aren't many singers in Poland I would like, except Paweł Birula from Exodus, Janusz Panasewicz from Lady Pank and maybe Józef Skrzek from SBB etc. That's just my personal taste.

Don't mention Czesław Niemen, because I find his vocals annoying.

In Poland there is not much of diversity in singing, since for example a certain way of singing (e.g. hitting the high notes) is considered "gay" or "queer".


Like you stated.

Language / What is your biggest problem with Polish language? [158]


True.

Language / What is your biggest problem with Polish language? [158]

@Lyzko
@jon357
Are you both talking about second-last syllable?

Language / What is your biggest problem with Polish language? [158]

@jon357
I found out that Welsh is also a language with the second-last syllable stress. Well, that sort of explains, why I found every song sung in Welsh a bit "off".

Language / What is your biggest problem with Polish language? [158]


Ok, but can you be more specific about the issue you're talking about?

Language / What is your biggest problem with Polish language? [158]

So, they are basically arguing about, how where the syllable stress should lie, isn't it?
In music, it should be liberal.
@jon357

Language / What is your biggest problem with Polish language? [158]


I speak English all the time, at home, because I prefer the sound of it, over Polish.

Language / What is your biggest problem with Polish language? [158]


It's "ZagubionaDuszyczka", actually. LOL


Ordinarily.


No, because I have Aspergers. I don't catch the Polish irony, either.

Language / What is your biggest problem with Polish language? [158]


Me speaking English
voca.ro/1oWw4uSh3wos
@Lyzko

Genealogy / Do I look Polish? (my picture) [375]

@Atch @dolnoslask @mafketis @Dirk diggler

I'm afraid I would have to do the DNA test for my heritage, yet it's so expensive and there is a conspiracy that your organs might be sold, if you take the DNA test.

I'm allegedly of Polish noble descent, as my mother said (Pobóg coat of arms), but I'm not certain about the rest, later I'm gonna tell you all the details, if you respond me.

Genealogy / Do I look Polish? (my picture) [375]

@jon357
Look at that comment section.
Not saying I believe them, though.

youtu.be/b1prSxRMBaw

Genealogy / Do I look Polish? (my picture) [375]

This guy, despite being right-wing, has an interesting take on DNA tests.

youtu.be/HaoFfpHYyMo

Language / Am I the only person that can't sing in Polish at all? [48]

There is an another problem with Polish I have that was discussed on this thread on the 4th page (in fact, it's a continuation of this thread).

https://polishforums.com/language/biggest-problem-85425/4/


@mafketis

In Poland there is not much of diversity in singing, since for example a certain way of singing (e.g. hitting the high notes) is considered "gay" or "queer".

There aren't many singers in Poland I would like, except Paweł Birula from Exodus, Janusz Panasewicz from Lady Pank and maybe Józef Skrzek from SBB etc. That's just my personal taste.

Genealogy / Do I look Polish? (my picture) [375]

@delphiandomine @jon357 @Ziemowit @Atch @dolnoslask

Thanks for responses.
I don't want to come off, as someone having particular leftist delusions, because I'm a centrist (I hate both left and right), but there are four issues:

- Poland is seen by mainstream media as a racist country, on top of that, many foreigners have that stereotype of Poles being blond-haired and blue-eyed.

- In Poland sometimes hate crimes happen, I think it's merely minority doing that, but minorities are oftentimes the most vocal about their views.

- I was always curious about my family's history, what they did, whether they were peasants or noblemen (I think I have some significant complexes about being peasant here, because village heritage is still badly seen in Poland, as they are "backwards" and voting for PiS all the time.

- Some Polish people, upon seeing people like e.g. Julia Wieniawa, Urszula Dudziak (singer) or some celebrity that posseses some exotic look, they assume they are Jewish and the hate comments are sometimes visible on Interia, WP, Pudelek etc.

So, that's why I act like this, like I'm afraid of something. A lot of mainstream media have been telling that Poland is close to Nazi Germany with such views (those are not my views, as I incredibly hate far-leftists), but yeah, in Poland there are certain bad vibes.

Oh goodness... I wrote a lot about that.

This guy apparently has a lot of complexes due to his exotic look.
Polish required.

youtu.be/fSRXRao6_yc

Genealogy / Do I look Polish? (my picture) [375]


I'm curious actually about whether I'm mixed or not, I think the First Polish Republic used to be diverse and I'm kinda longing for that.

But I don't know, what other people would think of it.

Genealogy / Do I have any Polish physical traits? [48]

I have dark hair and I am from Polska. Welcome to the club.

Life / How do Polish people treat their animals? [31]

I have an impression that in Russia, animals are better treated than in Poland.
E.g.
youtube.com/watch?v=zl4TZ380cog

Genealogy / Do I look Polish? (my picture) [375]

@Miloslaw
So what is required in order to look Polish?