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	Polish people: did you struggle learning English - differences between both languages 2 3 75 - No, it wasn't a joke, Rich! Bad English usually seems "fine" when there's something in it for the American... Languageeng - 19 Apr 2010 Lyzko - 25 May 2022
	Polish in 4 Weeks CD-ROM 2 46 - I pointed this out before. Apparently, its hard to obtain wherever they are freaking about this book from. Too... Languagezlotytarasy - 7 Apr 2010 Joker - 11 Mar 2024
	Do Poles prefer US American or UK English language? 2 3 4 5 147 - But in school we learn the British standard and the tests are of British English. Textbooks are usually Oxford... LanguagePolonius3 - 20 Mar 2010 Lenka - 1 Nov 2020
	Spelling / pronunciation of Polish words and phrases 30 - @Ironside , I listen very closely, and I thought I was probably pretty close, but I had a very... Languageehopeross - 1 Mar 2010 The Servant - 22 Feb 2020
	Gospodarzu, dostanę u was trochę jaj? 14 - Nie no, żeby tak obcego mężczyznę o jego jajka pytać... i jeszcze pieniądze proponować? Toż to, panie dobrodzieju,... LanguagePolonius3 - 12 Feb 2010 GefreiterKania - 3 Oct 2023
	Etymology of pan /pani 18 - The word "pan" is known also in Ukrainian and in Belorussian. In Ukrainian, it is used with the same... Languagepapagarth - 11 Feb 2010 ivanpetryshyn - 8 Jun 2022
	The meaning of some Polish Diminutives 23 - Thanks. However, I wasn't referring to that former PF-poster. Anyway, Jolly is German, not Polish:-)... LanguageSemsem - 4 Feb 2010 Lyzko - 2 Oct 2022
	Jestem za 11 - Curious Leonis, is it correct Hungarian as a translation of "Jestem za toba", perchance "Mogottod allok"?? Apologies for not... LanguageLeonis - 28 Jan 2010 Lyzko - 28 Jun 2023
	Z in usage with a verb... 20 - -:) Yes.... LanguageJS08K - 23 Jan 2010 Lyzko - 2 May 2021
	A few words -"widzisz" and "mokro"... Curious about usage 11 - But you can`t deny the fact that new babies are born every day and they can be wet???... LanguageSemsem - 23 Jan 2010 pawian - 30 Jan 2022
	Declension of town names in prepositional phrases in Polish 22 - If you are interested in purchasing this facility, here is the sale offer which I have just found:... Languagemusicwriter - 18 Jan 2010 pawian - 4 Feb 2022
	Etymologia łuny 8 - Luna means the moon in Russian. Looney means crazy in English. Drop from the moon means... LanguageLorenc - 17 Jan 2010 pawian - 1 May 2021
	popełnić (extended usage)? 5 - Yes, but linguistic purists frown at it and reject such a usage. martafox.pl/2019/11/29/popelnic-wiersz-ksiazke/ I hardly ever... LanguagePolonius3 - 16 Jan 2010 pawian - 29 Jan 2022
	'ucha' 23 - Thanks, Lenka.... Languagechaza - 9 Jan 2010 Lyzko - 2 May 2021
	"There will always be a Poland" in Polish 9 - As long as Polish teachers keep up a good job and continue educating students about useful stuff -... LanguagePolishProverbs - 6 Jan 2010 pawian - 4 Apr 2020
	twoj wasz 12 - Let`s remember that if we want to show respect, e.g, towards a person older and wiser than us, or... Languagechaza - 3 Jan 2010 pawian - 29 Jan 2022
	Which preposition for 'at'? 2 58 - It works in 50% of utterances while doesn`t in the remaining 50%. There is a perfect balance in... Languagechaza - 1 Jan 2010 pawian - 26 Sep 2020
	Anglos don't distinguish kasza from Kasia? 22 - I'm not the pope! I say czule... I just don't hear the difference most of the time.... LanguagePolonius3 - 30 Dec 2009 mafketis - 1 May 2021
	Polish Pet Names For A Lover? 26 - Call her ropuszka and she will love you forever... Languagetempaccount - 15 Dec 2009 Spike31 - 17 Apr 2020
	I would like to make a collection of beautiful and/or funny polish quotes 30 - But Al, this is a regular proverb so it should go into proverb thread. :):) polishforums.com/language/favourite-proverb-59673/ ... Languagekrazy krawiec - 10 Dec 2009 pawian - 23 Jul 2021
	Funny/strange/deviant words in the Polish language 2 35 - How about phrases which can be read two ways: Kamil Ślimak. Zakopane na pokaz. Kobyła ma mały bok.... Languagetomekcatkins - 19 Aug 2009 pawian - 16 Mar 2020
	Can accidentally using the wrong gender form cause offence? 26 - As long as it isn't done deliberately to offend somebody; that's just the behaviour of a knobhead and... LanguageCrazy Toad - 15 Aug 2009 jon357 - 4 Apr 2020
	Websites with Audio translation... plus phonetic spelling (pronunciation)? 7 - Try ActiLingua. Someone I work work used it to learn Albanian, having ZERO background in any language, even from... Languagepolishmancan - 23 Apr 2009 Lyzko - 28 Jul 2021
	Polish was chosen the HARDEST LANGUAGE in the world to learn... :D 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1558 - Clarity needn't be infantile, Lenka.... Languagejoland - 11 Apr 2009 Lyzko - 29 May 2021
	Harmless old-fashioned Polish swear words/phrases 2 3 4 5 6 159 - Psia krew, cholera. Dog blood, damn it... LanguageJadwiga - 18 Feb 2009 Alien - 1 Oct 2023
	× IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 686 - But you won't find many that feel its racist (besides brainwashed lefties) , and that is the point... LanguagePolonius3 - 2 Dec 2008 dolnoslask - 6 Oct 2020
	Polish grammar made easy 23 - Oh, please! Don't spare wolacz purely on my account:-)... LanguageSeanus - 22 Nov 2008 Lyzko - 21 Jul 2022
	WHICH AUNT IS THE WUJENKA IN POLISH? 9 - This means that family relations have become less complex over decades. Is it good or bad?... LanguagePolonius3 - 1 Jul 2008 pawian - 26 Sep 2020
	Polish words difficult to translate into English 2 3 66 - American porch should be translated as weranda in Polish. Veranda ( French: véranda) - an extension, usually... LanguagePolonius3 - 4 Jun 2008 pawian - 16 Mar 2024
	NAMES POLES GIVE THEIR DOGS 2 3 76 - Yes, but never heard them used for dogs.... LanguagePolonius3 - 28 Apr 2008 pawian - 8 Jul 2020
	Abbreviations for days in Polish 3 - I glanced at those days and suddenly realised their ethymology - like a bolt from the blue sky!... Languageeb2 - 7 Jan 2008 pawian - 28 Jan 2022
	-ski/-ska, -scy/ski, -wicz - Polish surnames help 2 3 4 5 6 7 185 - Roslan is a name: namespedia.com/details/Roslan Morawa - it may refer to Moravia, the name of geographical land (Czech region)... Languagenikola - 19 Dec 2007 Looker - 26 May 2023
	Having a really hard time with Polish cases 2 59 - Precisely, which is still wrong in standard English! Back in the early '70's, there was a US-cigarette magazine advert... Languageterenia - 3 Oct 2007 Lyzko - 10 Jan 2023
	Nice Polish phrases to say to men 2 3 76 - But they can`t help being addressed so if they look like that:... Languageanglikgirl - 13 Sep 2007 pawian - 16 Mar 2020
	Your perception of the Polish accent 2 3 4 5 145 - James Gandolfino was NOT an old-money W.A.S.P.!... LanguageArkady - 26 Aug 2007 Lyzko - 26 Jun 2021
	About usage of the special Polish letters: ą ć ę ł ń ó ś ż ź 28 - Excellent observation.... LanguageFlameX - 17 Aug 2007 Lyzko - 12 Feb 2022
	Is the term 'Polak' derogatory?? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 254 - I think that you can be pardoned for that one :-) But JR Jim cannot.... Languagetornado2007 - 23 Jul 2007 Miloslaw - 2 Feb 2023
	Children's Songs in Polish 2 3 66 - Alien provided the next line....any one else know the rest?... Languagekarturn - 23 May 2007 Ms Middle - 27 Jan 2024
	Spelling "aunt" in Polish 2 3 4 5 142 - Ha,ha, sorry Prof. służy and good.... Languagerommy - 28 Apr 2007 Alien - 4 Jan 2022
	Polish slang phrases - most popular. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 606 - not a native but maybe... pretty baby - ślicznotka (sounds maybe a little dated, but it was the... Languagenyka - 23 Mar 2007 mafketis - 11 Jan 2022
	It is not possible to translate names into English or Polish! 2 52 - Hmmm. Koliński might come from koło - wheel/circle. How about Wheelinsky/Circlinsky??? Funny thread. I think we might... Languagebobik - 21 Feb 2007 pawian - 3 Oct 2020
	Nice Polish words to say to a girl 2 3 4 5 147 - No, irons are still better. It is obvious you don`t watch American horrors. Too bad - you should... LanguageWayc00lio - 10 Jan 2007 pawian - 27 Jan 2022
	Interesting Polish tongue twister. 2 3 69 - It's torturous! Here's another: Wyindywidualizowaliśmy się z rozentuzjazmowanego tłumu... Languagejagiellonia - 12 Dec 2006 Feniks - 13 Jun 2024
	Ideas of messianism of Adam Mickiewicz - more info needed 21 - Coz it is a real challenge - some people feel the need to go to extremes to live... Languagepreview - 7 Dec 2006 pawian - 26 Sep 2020
	Dziadzia / Babcia - help me with spelling/pronunciation 2 3 81 - For a previous message by Dee C According to a records search a couple of years ago when... LanguageI'm_a_guest - 26 Nov 2006 bdziadzio - 17 Dec 2023
	"Poles" or "Polish people" - which is better to use? 2 3 4 5 6 7 200 - In any case, calling Poles in Germany 'Polacken' is offensive.... LanguageFrank - 23 Oct 2006 Alien - 5 May 2024
	Polish sayings 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 236 - I forgot to mention, in modern Iberian Spanish zorra is also used like suka (b\|tch)... Languagescouser - 12 Oct 2006 mafketis - 22 May 2021
	Terms of endearment in Polish 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 222 - Dated or simply examples of a period piece, kind of like a somewhat earlier E.M. Foster.... LanguageJedeane Macdonald - 9 Feb 2006 Lyzko - 23 May 2024
	Polish Swear Words 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 1242 - Cats usually run away from dogs.... LanguageAdmin - 6 Dec 2005 Alien - 18 Nov 2023

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