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Tips and advice for learners of the Polish language. Covers grammar and other language questions. (page 9)

	how to say "on" in this case? 3 - "Cała płonie" would be fine for both instances.... Languagewhitopian1 - 21 Oct 2012 Ziemowit - 22 Oct 2012
	When would one use nowy and when would he use nowego? 23 - I simply mean the discipline of repetition, wherein the structure(s) in question can best be internalized. Name declensions for... LanguageShapeshifter - 21 Oct 2012 Lyzko - 25 Oct 2012
	Polish pronunciation of "W Meksyku" 6 - Yes, I would think so. Sorry, Jacek, I cannot deliver samples of my speech; I have no... Languagejacek0 - 19 Oct 2012 boletus - 20 Oct 2012
	What does it mean? - A Polish language game for foreigners 2 59 - Pocałować klamkę you can use when you go for expample to visit your friends, but he isn't home,... Languagepgtx - 15 Oct 2012 baniol - 22 Oct 2012
	What has been the hardest language for you to learn? 2 3 81 - LOL at all the Poles who think that they know English well, and that it's an easy language for... LanguageNevJordano - 8 Oct 2012 z0ltan - 13 Dec 2014
	which one sounds better? widziałem/zobaczyłem 30 - Thank you for confirming what I thought!... Languagewhitopian1 - 7 Oct 2012 Lyzko - 12 Oct 2012
	How do you address an e-mail to a woman named Katrina Kowalsky? 11 - Amen there, brother!!... Languagejon_hyler - 6 Oct 2012 Lyzko - 6 Oct 2012
	Polish Grammar quiz/puzzles: 2 47 - When I was in Poland many years ago, I visited Szczecin aka Stettin, on a day trip from Berlin.... Languagecatsoldier - 1 Oct 2012 Lyzko - 4 Mar 2017
	How can I say "Are you happy?" in polish? 5 - Wulkan Thank you so much for your help! :)... Languagesweetorviolent - 29 Sep 2012 sweetorviolent - 30 Sep 2012
	kiedy i tam 14 - Thanks, I think ' since even there ' sounds a little better. Thanks to everyone for showing an... Languagewixer - 28 Sep 2012 wixer - 29 Sep 2012
	Burak or redneck? 2 36 - I'm not Polish, but.... Beets are red (sort of) and most Polish people sunburn easily.... so person... Languagepolonius - 28 Sep 2012 mafketis - 25 Dec 2020
	oko / oczy? 4 - Read about a dual form in polish language. A lot will become clearer.... Languagewixer - 28 Sep 2012 Zibi - 28 Sep 2012
	Polish word "no". Is it a slang word? 22 - The reason of the Polish jokes are the Germans who immigrated to USA after second world war mr.... Languagewixer - 27 Sep 2012 Wulkan - 22 Jun 2013
	Need help spelling a Polish word (Mosiek?) 5 - I recommend Prof. Swan's online PL<->EN dictionary at the University of Pittsburgh. It's outstanding: Several powerful search features... Languageilliteratepole - 27 Sep 2012 Turbowicz - 1 Oct 2012
	Name in Polish (woman's name Jean) 10 - I received a copy of her birth certificate. Her name was Janina. Thanks for your help, everyone!... Languagebalrog_99 - 27 Sep 2012 balrog_99 - 22 Jan 2013
	Learning Polish to communicate with my boyfriend's family - where to start? 16 - @ireland Couldn't you just start by asking your boyfriend how to say different phrases in Polish? You... Languageilmc - 20 Sep 2012 devilslayer - 8 Nov 2017
	Which is harder: Pole learning Russian or Russian learning Polish language? 2 57 - Thanx! It means a lot to me since I'm totally self-taught. Should be "where" :) ... Languagewhitopian1 - 19 Sep 2012 NocyMrok - 11 Jun 2015
	Polish words with consecutive identical letters? 17 - You're right, as usual :) Somehow I didn't think of these compounds.... LanguageInWroclaw - 19 Sep 2012 strzyga - 24 Sep 2012
	how do you pronounce the word niesamowity? 8 - Act Actually the answer is not as simple, as you were led to believe, because - irrespective... Languageincredible - 17 Sep 2012 boletus - 18 Sep 2012
	Do twoja kieszeni odkładaj koki! - am I saying it right? 8 - fantastic reply - good on ya... Languagewhitopian1 - 16 Sep 2012 brzmi - 17 Sep 2012
	"bibshite" Is this is an actual polish phrase and if so what does it mean? 25 - InWroclaw, in the end sod off, bugger off and f*** off all mean the same thing. Similarily to spieprzaj,... Languageemma c - 15 Sep 2012 sa11y - 16 Sep 2012
	Best way to form the future tense? [będę + inf] OR [będę + past.3rd.sin] - Polish language questions 5 - Oh? That's news for me. I have never heard about it and Polish is my native language. ... Languagecaveman - 13 Sep 2012 boletus - 14 Sep 2012
	Popular simple children's books in Polish? 11 - It got very good opinions as I see. It's a shame though, that most Polish children didn't read it.... Languagegaston909 - 12 Sep 2012 Looker - 25 Oct 2014
	What is the proper term for Gesundheit ? 7 - In the version I know the first three rows of the participants were escorted out and shot before... Languagebalrog_99 - 11 Sep 2012 strzyga - 11 Sep 2012
	how to say drum in polish? 7 - good one!... Languagewhitopian1 - 10 Sep 2012 rybnik - 10 Sep 2012
	zostać: to remain and to become? 3 - We don't use it this way. We only use zostać - to became with nouns, not with adjectives,... Languagekgoess - 10 Sep 2012 cinek - 10 Sep 2012
	niewiarygodny - phonetic pronunciation 5 - I'd say both words are synonymous.... Languageincredible - 9 Sep 2012 EnglishDirect - 18 Sep 2012
	Busha and JaJa 2 3 4 5 140 - I only ever knew babcia and dziadek. There is a difference between Pole Ams and Anglo Poles.... Languagecassandra - 9 Sep 2012 Miloslaw - 3 Dec 2022
	What do you say in a doctors surgery to ask "Who is next in line?" 19 - In Poznań, just like you. I can't say that I think Poznanians are especially rude compared with other... LanguageJars777 - 6 Sep 2012 mafketis - 7 Sep 2012
	Word in Polish equivalent to romantic love? For wedding gift picture frame 4 - Thank you. I think I will use what the other poster suggested.... Languagergfriend - 6 Sep 2012 rgfriend - 10 Sep 2012
	Is it possible to learn Polish while not living in Poland? If yes, how? 2 37 - I also tend to agree that it is entirely possible to learn Polish, for that matter, any language, while... Languagecatsoldier - 3 Sep 2012 Lyzko - 5 Jul 2016
	Nominative (Mianownik) vs Accusative (Biernik)? 17 - Exactly.... Languagechrzaszczbrzmi - 3 Sep 2012 kpc21 - 31 Dec 2015
	How to say, "let's go!" in Polish 16 - chrzaszczbrzmii: Idziemy. My polish mate said this. oops - you're right.... LanguageElizabeth23 - 29 Aug 2012 chrzaszczbrzmii - 9 Sep 2012
	"Taka prawda" - What does this Polish phrase mean? 19 - It's not Polish, but Old Church Slavonic. Hospodin pomiluj means "Lord, have mercy", and is sung many times during... LanguageInWroclaw - 27 Aug 2012 DominicB - 21 Sep 2018
	Polish Native speakers: Should I attempt the correct endings or just use the nominative form? 12 - just say... daime herbata why make things complicated..;)... LanguageCurrian - 26 Aug 2012 rozumiemnic - 27 Aug 2012
	Przyczółkowa - Pronunciation question 11 - There's the old story about a Glasgow policeman who arrested a felon in Sauchiehall street, and dragged the guy... Languagemuchikura - 25 Aug 2012 teflcat - 25 Aug 2012
	Counting hundreds in Polish - "set" from 500 11 - Note that the Polish sound you describe as "sh" and "shh" is different from the sound in "woosh".... LanguageInWroclaw - 18 Aug 2012 allofon - 18 Aug 2012
	Będę kupowała/będę kupić 7 - But there is a construction "będę mogła kupić, będę mógł kupić - I will be able to buy".... LanguageGerry905 - 15 Aug 2012 Alien - 3 Aug 2023
	"to believe is to see?" - Getting a Tattoo in Polish and Want Proper Grammar! 30 - "Uwierzyć to zobaczyć"... Languageanyew - 13 Aug 2012 Xiondzzz - 21 Dec 2013
	Have you ever heard 'destynacja'? 19 - What are you even talking about? That issue is not a grammatical issue. It is about usage of... LanguagePolonius3 - 12 Aug 2012 Ironside - 13 Aug 2012
	Ł -- English double-u or hard L sound? 30 - Both mean "ludzie zza Buga", people beyond Bug River (acually the Western Bug, since there is also another... LanguagePolonius3 - 12 Aug 2012 boletus - 13 Aug 2012
	De-diacriticalisation of Polish? 9 - Recreated is indeed the key word! Yes, he replaced Arabic script with Roman letters, some with diacritics.... LanguagePolonius3 - 12 Aug 2012 teflcat - 12 Aug 2012
	Can anybody check these cases of duży 3 - Thanks!... LanguageMleko - 10 Aug 2012 Mleko - 10 Aug 2012
	Using the correct grammar is stopping me from progressing with Polish language 2 35 - I'd add, listening to TV broadcasts, ideally with POLISH-language captions or subtitles in order to visualize what is being... Languagemiss_happy - 6 Aug 2012 Lyzko - 20 Nov 2018
	"My heart has no nation." - How would I say/spell this in Polish? 13 - Literal translation is the definition of google translate;) "Moje serce nie ma narodowości, moja dusza nie zna granic"... LanguageAve - 3 Aug 2012 lunacy - 1 Feb 2014
	Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language 2 3 4 5 141 - Not at all! Just chillax and enjoy:-))))... LanguageZiemowit - 29 Jul 2012 Lyzko - 3 Aug 2012
	Random "what's this Polish word" questions 8 - I think it's "Bóg zapłać" - God bless you... LanguageLadyE - 24 Jul 2012 Monika51 - 2 Dec 2015
	Looking for the words of an old Polish folksong my mother and relatives used to sing 6 - Thanks Bieganski, Pawel... LanguageCatusia - 21 Jul 2012 Pavi - 17 Mar 2018
	Best website to learn Polish from 14 - @newyorkpolish: These are the best free flashcards I found: ankiweb.net/shared/info/3199057698... Languagemochadot18 - 19 Jul 2012 freekarol - 8 Aug 2017
	How to pronounce "y" in Polish? 28 - Hi, I read on a blog that it is worth doing speech organ exercises. Apparently, it helps in... Languagekepler - 17 Jul 2012 Ania Polka Dot - 6 Jan 2023
	Verb Aspect: Dawać vs Dać 17 - I do and it's fine as long as you don't overdo it.... LanguageJosephK - 17 Jul 2012 strzyga - 18 Jul 2012
	The Polish word for fart? 28 - Holy crap, I called my grandma busha too!... Languagetwww189 - 16 Jul 2012 Mleko - 22 Jul 2012
	Questions about Jej vs. Swoje, ą and ę, and Latin similarities 27 - and I would choose the former heh ;) both are perfectly fine though in this sentence going... Languagefancyghost - 15 Jul 2012 gumishu - 18 Jul 2012
	What's the difference between...los, dola, fatum and przeznaczenie? 7 - Ziemowit! Nie przeinaczaj wieszcza, do cholery jasnej! :-)... Languagevicky1098 - 12 Jul 2012 Zman - 12 Jul 2012
	Using Polish declensions.. 14 - Merely weighing in on the last poster's advice, be sure also to let them correct you preferrably in Polish,... Languageengineer91 - 10 Jul 2012 Lyzko - 13 Jul 2012
	Essay on biggie smalls for my Polish lessons 10 - Hi Thank you for your time Strzyga . I would have got that one wrong. Much appreciated. Kx Thanks... Languagekaz200972 - 8 Jul 2012 kaz200972 - 9 Jul 2012
	Swojego 6 - Nie zabieraj mi długopisu. Nie masz swojego? Hey man. Don't take\|steal my pen. Don't you have your own?... LanguageKrow - 7 Jul 2012 peter_olsztyn - 8 Jul 2012
	Occupational first name in Polish? 7 - sorry i forgot that i asked that... LanguageRudy5 - 27 Jun 2012 Rudy5 - 27 Aug 2012
	Learn Polish or Russian 2 3 86 - Yes. I was aware.... LanguageRudy5 - 26 Jun 2012 peterweg - 9 Aug 2016
	Jas Fasola = Mr. Bean, why? 12 - Don't forget Poles already had their own TV character named Pan Fasola: pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasola_(program_telewizyjny) pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krzysztof_Tyniec So, Atkinson's... LanguageInWroclaw - 23 Jun 2012 BohdanBazooka - 16 May 2013

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