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Tips and advice for learners of the Polish language. Covers grammar and other language questions. (page 7)

	niczemu or niczego 5 - Thanks Zibi. :)... Languageimano - 20 Oct 2013 imano - 20 Oct 2013
	Pomówić usage 5 - Yes it would.... Languageimano - 20 Oct 2013 Zibi - 20 Oct 2013
	Is Polish an easy language to learn and is there a way of learning it easily? 2 3 4 105 - tbh i dont think polish is hard its how its pronouced which makes it hard to say i love... Languageweaverwarrior12 - 19 Oct 2013 kelseaaa - 19 May 2016
	All-nighters / traction session / legions / levels - Synonyms needed 4 - Some people are very sensitive.... Languagepuszekokruszek - 14 Oct 2013 pawian - 23 Feb 2020
	The correct spelling of my surname Palusinski? 3 - Probably Palusiński. Not a common surname, but it exists, with about 700 people in the country bearing that... LanguageFRVW - 14 Oct 2013 DominicB - 14 Oct 2013
	Polish childrens books about divorce 5 - Heck, why this forum doesn't have an ''edit'' button? I clicked by accident ''post'' instead of ''preview''. Anyway,... Languageversfeld - 7 Oct 2013 BohdanBazooka - 10 Oct 2013
	How to learn the pronunciation of the Polish language? 16 - chaza 'Jak ci minął weekend?' you can ask only after the weekend, when it passed. It means... LanguageDutchman89 - 4 Oct 2013 majkel - 18 Apr 2015
	My Grandmother called me Stoddy Bush when i grew a beard, what does that mean? 3 - busz = the bush (area of thick vegetation in Africa or Australia) Busz is a funny way of... LanguageStoddyBush - 2 Oct 2013 Zazulka - 3 Oct 2013
	Family members in Polish 8 - Typical Polish attitude to Risings. haha... LanguageSonorous - 1 Oct 2013 pawian - 23 Jul 2020
	"..Spotykamy vs. spotkamy sie ....." 3 - Somehow wouldn't have imagined that a newspaper could've made such a basic mistake. Thanks for confirming my suspicions that... LanguageWlodzimierz - 27 Sep 2013 Wlodzimierz - 28 Sep 2013
	HEE-nuff-Skee? American trying to find the correct pronunciation of his Polish last name. 9 - I don't think so... Why would I? Not okay enough for me ;) Probably,... LanguageXenohorde1988 - 23 Sep 2013 Paulina - 25 Sep 2013
	Extremely Hard - Polish the hardest language to learn 2 3 4 5 147 - Extremely Hard - Polish the hardest language to learn ...and totally useless. I stayed in Poland for two... Languagesobieski - 20 Sep 2013 Novichok - 8 hrs ago
	"są" is used when it's plural - Polish Language question. 10 - Guys, the main problem with all these "methods", Pimsleur, Thomas, Rosetta, Berlitz ad infinitum, is that they only teach... LanguageTonywnj - 14 Sep 2013 Wlodzimierz - 16 Sep 2013
	The OPPOSITE of Polish diminutives 5 - My name is Erwin. Many of my family members in Poland call me, "Erwinek". My father is Gerhard. My... LanguageBrandon - 8 Sep 2013 sir_erwin - 22 May 2015
	'BUKOWINSKA' - Address terminology 5 - I dont think so. Can't imagine 10 numbers reserved for one parcel. And even it was so it'd... Languagenadzski - 4 Sep 2013 cinek - 24 Sep 2013
	I need help with a best man speech in Polish! 5 - haha i think i've heard that before lol... Languagechris1184 - 3 Sep 2013 chris1184 - 3 Sep 2013
	Check my Polish please (70 words approx) 3 - That was very quick, thank you so much, Zazulka :o)... LanguageInWroclaw - 31 Aug 2013 InWroclaw - 31 Aug 2013
	Polish name for my new little kitten :-) 3 - Thank you! I think it's adorable! She truly looks like a little deer...I've had her for a few days... LanguageBexy22 - 28 Aug 2013 Bexy22 - 28 Aug 2013
	Slang term for "pants" in Polish? Gacie. 2 32 - Probably 'zimowy' which means winter (zima is winter) . 'Kurtka zimowa'will be winter coat. 'Opony zimowe'- winter tyres etc.... Languageugobananas - 23 Aug 2013 Lenka - 20 Jan 2020
	Help with Polish Wedding vocabulary and phrases 9 - The great book that gives a comprehensive outlook of Polish vocabulary is presented in Hurra manual. It is published... Languagemartinwhiffen - 15 Aug 2013 savvy sam - 11 Jun 2016
	The "end piece" of a loaf of bread in Polish 2 3 80 - Dupka? mozesz se wsadzic do..... It is of course piętka- the best piece of fresh bread.... LanguageMoogleSensei - 13 Aug 2013 Alien - 17 Aug 2022
	When to use biernik? When to use dopełniacz... Narzędnik? 4 - Thanks for the link.... Languagekolechowicz - 9 Aug 2013 Jimmu - 23 Aug 2013
	[ jak wiele razy / ile razy ] 12 - An interesting riposte, Ziemowit!... Languagekaratacus - 31 Jul 2013 Wlodzimierz - 6 Aug 2013
	Dla Anii or Ani? 17 - Ah yes, the old standby indeed:-) Many thanks, natanielcz! Never too "old" for posting pertinent info. I at least... Languagesobieski - 27 Jul 2013 Wlodzimierz - 4 Dec 2013
	Przeszłem, przeszedłem 4 - It's more or less the same with "poszłem" vs. "poszedłem". The former is still "Polish", only it's pure slang,... Languageskorsteinsweep - 25 Jul 2013 Wlodzimierz - 25 Jul 2013
	tej samej versus tego samego 9 - s0oooo basically there is no set rule , like theres the " exception to the rule " but you... Languagergines - 23 Jul 2013 indy912 - 19 Aug 2014
	Polish cat name? 3 - I think it's Kotka (name for female cat) or Koszka (Russian for cat).... Languagetazdog21 - 22 Jul 2013 Lenka - 22 Jul 2013
	Polish collective numerals question 9 - The information on collective numerals on my personal website has appeared enough far from being complete. I am about... LanguageHomogenik - 21 Jul 2013 grzegorj - 31 Dec 2013
	swinia - worse than a pig 6 - No nie wiem. Well I don't know.... LanguageMin - 21 Jul 2013 pam - 30 Sep 2013
	Uniquely Polish Historic Script? 10 - Interesting, jon. Thanks.... LanguagePartPolishMutt - 13 Jul 2013 Lyzko - 24 Jan 2021
	Find mistakes - only for non-Polish posters 13 - Sorry, no. Eliza is a proper Polish first name. :) The problem is with zadłużył się.... Languagepawian - 30 Jun 2013 pawian - 1 Jul 2013
	Diminutive "Masha"/"Macha" (masculine) 8 - Well, "Masha" in case of a woman is a Russian diminutive, not Polish, so I thought I'll... LanguageGoldenSummer - 30 Jun 2013 Paulina - 30 Jun 2013
	Proposal words in Polish, HELP! :) 13 - Merged: Proposal words! :) Czesc everyone! :) I am planning on proposing to my polish girlfriend at... Languagedavid_91 - 24 Jun 2013 Dawidek1205 - 23 Oct 2013
	Tusk's uvular 'r' when speaking in Polish 2 49 - And you just want to insult Poland's great political and religious leaders. Shame on you!... LanguagePolonius3 - 12 Jun 2013 Polonius3 - 22 Jun 2013
	About Mielimy? 6 - Reminds me of the British Tommy during WW2 who woke up wounded in an field hospital in Oz and... LanguagePolonius3 - 6 Jun 2013 Polonius3 - 6 Jun 2013
	Swoje/Swoja versus Swoim/swoimi 4 - Widzę PANA gazetę. = I see your (singular polite!) paper. "SWOJĄ" would be wrong in this sentence, as the... Languagergines - 6 Jun 2013 Lyzko - 9 Jun 2013
	(The Polish voice sample below) Native Polish Speaker Opinion Needed 16 - I really can't hear but maybe I'm wrong... LanguageTurtle - 5 Jun 2013 Wulkan - 12 Jun 2013
	what means 'studia podyplomowe' ? 8 - Ok, I didn't know that, you can be right too. What I meant was another BA/MA after you've already... LanguageBlockeeR - 27 May 2013 Olaf - 27 May 2013
	Beginning to learn Polish- help? 29 - I would like help please... LanguageRudy5 - 25 May 2013 Dreamergirl - 14 Apr 2016
	Slavic languages words similarities with Polish 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 238 - @Vlad1234 The language isn't a barrier, it's what the language and more accurately the accent reminds of past actions... LanguageVlad1234 - 21 May 2013 Oathbreaker - 7 Feb 2022
	Six questions about Polish Vocative Case 14 - Was watching a Polish film on Netflicks without subtitles late last night with my wife (think it may have... LanguageMariaFleur - 19 May 2013 Lyzko - 20 May 2013
	Cheesy pick up lines in Polish language? 3 - Fairly cheesy ones - Bolało kiedy spadłaś z nieba? Czy to nie przyśniłem Ci się dziś w... LanguageDunkits - 15 May 2013 xerxes2 - 1 Apr 2015
	Polski. Bez Problemu! - Polish language course (levels 1,2,3) - reviews and comments. 13 - Hi Hannusia, Thank you for your feedback. Coming from a "double pro", it means a lot to me.... Languagejackmark - 9 May 2013 jackmark - 23 May 2013
	From Turkey, learning Polish - any suggestions? 5 - acathexis Hi Acathexis, I have experience in teaching Polish to Turkish people. If you are interested in my... Languageacathexis - 8 May 2013 Polish Tutor - 10 May 2013
	I am looking for help to identify a song track which I believe is Polish. 25 - @ScotKevin, you're welcome, I'm glad I could help in such a sentimental matter :)... Languagemariaterisa - 8 May 2013 Paulina - 19 Jan 2021
	What is the meaning of swięto państwowe? 4 - Thank you :)... Languagetakjak - 3 May 2013 takjak - 5 May 2013
	What does the phrase 'tak jak' mean? 8 - Means "just like" or "just as". "The same" would be: "Tak samo jak"... Languagetakjak - 22 Apr 2013 tygrys - 18 Nov 2014
	"I go to the university by train" in Polish? 13 - Thanks, Lenka! Off by (just) one letter. Close only counts in horseshoes, I realize. Sort of like being off... LanguageLeonis - 21 Apr 2013 Lyzko - 22 Apr 2013
	przełoż/przenies difference? 3 - przełóż - appointment przenieś - thing... Languageimano - 14 Apr 2013 peter_olsztyn - 14 Apr 2013
	z Tadeusz Brominski. The first z has me confused. 5 - Thanks for your help. The above on pory was a typo. I am doing a Polish presentation in... Languagerlscott63 - 4 Apr 2013 rlscott63 - 4 Apr 2013
	About the Polish vocative case - expressing affection? 6 - Thank you very much!! Sorry to bring this up again -- I had an extra question at the... LanguageLillibell - 2 Apr 2013 Lillibell - 3 Apr 2013
	Quick grammer question about "czasmi uczę studentów muzyki" 6 - Sorry for my delay in thanking you, this makes it very clear, thanks!... Languageowenmorgan - 24 Mar 2013 OMorgan - 8 Apr 2013
	Find error in a Polish article 2 45 - Sure I don't :-)... Languagecinek - 21 Mar 2013 cinek - 22 Mar 2013
	"show all" in polish 3 - Thanks a lot!really helpful!... Languagelydyetta - 20 Mar 2013 lydyetta - 20 Mar 2013
	KTP - help with Polish abbreviation 7 - Ok, thanks anyway... Languagepicman007 - 19 Mar 2013 picman007 - 19 Mar 2013
	Learning to speak Polish(?) for traveling reasons. Help!? 30 - Kai, are you in Krakow?... LanguageRFL950x - 14 Mar 2013 Jimmy John - 28 Nov 2014
	Polish word for accept 5 - The meaning is slightly different. Also check out uznać, again different. It all depends what you want to... Languagejuglettee - 13 Mar 2013 jon357 - 14 Mar 2013
	"No tak"; The Oddest Phrase In Polish For This American 2 3 75 - It's one of my favourite words in PL :) Not advised to used for beginners, tho, 'cause... Languagejasondmzk - 13 Mar 2013 Marius - 28 Jul 2013
	Shortened Polish male names 7 - definitely :-) At least I would if I'd ask anyone to call me like that. ... Languageirishrose - 13 Mar 2013 cinek - 14 Mar 2013
	jeśli OR jeżeli 13 - Both are rarely used in everyday language. But if I talk to somebody, I rather use "jeśli" than "jeżeli".... Languageimano - 11 Mar 2013 kpc21 - 12 Mar 2013

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