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	Sticky: Polish Language Exchange Thread 2 3 4 5 141 - While politics is completely disattached from the society and its issues. :):):) The society lives their own lives while... LanguageKarol Pol - 31 Oct 2012 pawian - 2 Nov 2024
	Sticky: Short Polish<->English translations 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 1040 - Thanks, jon!... LanguageWiktoria17 - 28 Oct 2007 Lyzko - 26 Jun 2024
	Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 261 - One more before I turn in pull the tomcat from Nowogrodzka Street by its whiskers... LanguageFeniks - 22 Jul 2024 pawian - 3 hrs ago
	The meaning of some Polish Diminutives 27 - I wouldn`t use that one. It sounds diminishing instead of diminutive. :):):)... LanguageSemsem - 4 Feb 2010 pawian - 6 hrs ago
	Cultural disparities shown through Polish and English languages 2 3 4 5 6 176 - In a matching exercise with food and container words, a few of my students, in different classes, wrongly matched... Languagepawian - 19 Mar 2020 pawian - 8 Dec 2024
	Polish Pet Names For A Lover? 2 35 - Better than a tattoo. 🙂... Languagetempaccount - 15 Dec 2009 Alien - 5 Dec 2024
	Trying to find full text of a prayer that I only know fragments of 4 - Local Poles often have their own modified prayers that have never even been published in books and are only... Languagetvalesky - 3 Dec 2024 Tlum - 4 Dec 2024
	Polish pet names 21 - They are. They're special animals.... LanguageBMAN2000 - 21 Oct 2014 jon357 - 18 Nov 2024
	Polish sayings 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 237 - Polish saying which originated in 1980s at our uni English department - life is brutal and full of... Languagescouser - 12 Oct 2006 pawian - 17 Nov 2024
	Dog Commands in Polish 2 49 - Why not?... LanguageTemp20240904 - 3 Nov 2024 jon357 - 16 Nov 2024
	Puns and language games in Polish adverts 30 - Inseminator. Artificial, of course. :):):)... Languagepawian - 23 May 2019 pawian - 9 Nov 2024
	Help with female clergy titles or forms of address in polish? 2 54 - Well now, I'm no expert on St Paul except for hearing his letters to this and that the... LanguageViivans - 2 Nov 2024 Atch - 5 Nov 2024
	"Hilarious" Mistakes? (Esp. Across Polish and other Slavic Languages) 2 3 74 - What is wrong with Strona internetowa - sposób na wypróżnienie się.??? hahahaha... LanguageQueenSide - 6 Dec 2011 pawian - 3 Nov 2024
	Does being surrounded by Slovak language help in learning Polish? 6 - It doesn't really help, it just makes learning Polish more difficult.... LanguageZlatko - 10 Jun 2020 Alien - 31 Oct 2024
	Which books do native Polish people in Poland use to learn Polish? 2 3 72 - The two decent boys return to the scout camp. Although scared shytless, they wake up the camp commander.... Languagesoulreal - 25 Mar 2017 pawian - 9 Oct 2024
	Older Polish Exclamations/Swears 14 - Recently re-watched the movie "Wesele" from the mid-'00's and it sounded as though every other word were some crass... LanguagePeregrine - 17 Sep 2024 Lyzko - 17 Sep 2024
	English translation of cuteczka? 8 - Q teczka... LanguageChrzescijanin - 11 Aug 2021 Alien - 3 Sep 2024
	translation help for a video in polish 3 - As far as I know, you can auto-translate youtube videos into a chosen language, including Polish. In the settings... LanguageNoranora - 18 Jun 2024 Ron2 - 30 Aug 2024
	Polish baby talk 20 - Very good. It means you haven`t forgotten your Polish Sprache despite being an expat for decades.... LanguagePolonius3 - 7 Mar 2011 pawian - 29 Aug 2024
	How to correctly pronounce "złoty" in Polish? "ł" letter 17 - Watch and learn how the letter "ł" is supposed to be pronounced in Polish ;-) Pay attention to the... Languagespiritus - 2 Jun 2016 Tlum - 29 Aug 2024
	Rozumiesz - I have a question on Polish language. 11 - Exactly!! I only pointed to a prevailing tendency in the language which I use myself as a native... LanguageSue5 - 4 Feb 2014 pawian - 29 Aug 2024
	Are czegos and coś interchangable? 14 - It has a dictionary entry.... sjp.pwn.pl/szukaj/cosik.html... Languagetroyboyblue - 30 Jul 2021 mafketis - 29 Aug 2024
	Będę kupowała/będę kupić 18 - Good point, Maf! However, Swan and others do allude to a subjunctive without perhaps calling it by name.... LanguageGerry905 - 15 Aug 2012 Lyzko - 28 Aug 2024
	Polish Food Cat Names 7 - The requirements are strange and Polish people aren't likely to name pets like that, especially that the words ending... LanguageKarilopa - 2 Apr 2023 Ron2 - 27 Aug 2024
	Imci Pana meaning 5 - Not necessarily, "mocium panie" was Fredro's idea.... LanguageRedNallo - 13 Jan 2022 Alien - 18 Aug 2024
	A similar expression in Polish? 4 - In our family we say: mój ulubiony kocyk - my fave blanket and everybody knows why.... Languageneelie - 20 May 2024 pawian - 29 Jul 2024
	F... off or GTFOH used in Polish contexts 14 - Played by cult actor Linda. He also played another black character in a Czech film with Polish cast.... Languagepawian - 20 Apr 2024 pawian - 24 Jul 2024
	Cult statements in the Polish language 2 31 - The first mention of a representative of that profession was made in mid 1970s in the comedy series 40... Languagepawian - 18 Apr 2024 pawian - 24 Jul 2024
	× Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation 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 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 1756 - It's generally given as a rough equivalent to The shoemaker's children go barefoot (lots of variations, some... Languagepawian - 10 Feb 2019 mafketis - 23 Jul 2024
	Why is the Polish language so difficult? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 309 - Broken Globish, you mean? No, Rich et al. Never a smart idea. Communicate in the language CORRECTLY, or leave... LanguageRain33 - 8 Jul 2011 Lyzko - 17 Jul 2024
	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
	Should Polish bands and singers sing in Polish or English? 17 - Must be it. Thanks, jon!... LanguageMiloslaw - 22 May 2024 Lyzko - 23 May 2024
	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
	Issues understanding "to go" verb in Polish language 18 - Amen!... LanguageLecrede - 6 May 2018 Lyzko - 21 May 2024
	"Do you drink vodka?" (generally, not NOW) equals "pijesz wódke?" in Polish? 10 - Thank you, Mr. Bond! LOL... Languagebond - 29 Jan 2015 Lyzko - 20 May 2024
	'Lubię ten kobieta...' - Is this in proper grammar? 9 - "I like this woman" is actually " lubię tą kobietę".... LanguageWitamy - 22 Jan 2012 Alien - 18 May 2024
	jedzie ? ci ludzie ? czym ? 11 - Dlaczego przepraszasz. MasterSolivagus?... Languageindy912 - 7 Dec 2014 Lyzko - 18 May 2024
	kiedy i tam 15 - @wixer I would say it actually means, "Nawet gdybym był osobą, z którą próbowałeś zdobyć to doświadczenie, wydarzenie, edukację... Languagewixer - 28 Sep 2012 MasterSolivagus - 17 May 2024
	Polish case question (Mężczyzna jest zimno? or Dziewczyna jest zimno?) 2 3 71 - Both are understandable. In the first sentence there is an assumption that the complete sentence would be; Dziewczyna... Languageryanb - 14 Apr 2012 Alien - 12 May 2024
	"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
	Extremely Hard - Polish the hardest language to learn 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 226 - The rumour says that a certain man from Britain called Miłasław once tried to try such milk from... Languagesobieski - 20 Sep 2013 pawian - 2 May 2024
	I'm native Polish and I hate my own language. 2 3 4 106 - Spot on, elizabethwilliam! Hate a language as one well might, I can't tell you all how many times I've... Languagehhhjkg - 11 Oct 2021 Lyzko - 25 Apr 2024
	Should I learn Polish or she learn English? 2 3 83 - Correct, Rich. You're learning!... Languagedantun22 - 28 Oct 2013 Lyzko - 23 Apr 2024
	Is Polish amongst the best-sounding languages in the world? 2 3 4 5 123 - The best-sounding language is the American, New York version, spoken by a Jewish comedian. Priceless...... LanguagePennBoy - 19 May 2011 Novichok - 4 Apr 2024
	Name Polonization! 5 - @Torq, you devil... lol :D I love this one ;D "Wołga" maybe? 🤔... Languagenovumchase - 3 Apr 2024 Paulina - 3 Apr 2024
	Fun with Polish ambiguous language 2 59 - Merged: Standard Polish-Standard Belarusian "trasianka" Got the idea while watching a newscast on "belsat". Interesting idea?, or... Languagepawian - 4 Jan 2013 EastOfVisla - 3 Apr 2024
	Foreigners speaking Polish - examples. 2 3 61 - Several weeks ago, my wife and I were in Greenpoint, Bklyn. at a local Polish street fair. As soon... Languagepawian - 21 Oct 2011 Lyzko - 2 Apr 2024
	Dupa - what a beautiful Polish word 2 3 4 103 - Thanks for the explanation :)... Languagepawian - 23 Jan 2013 Feniks - 31 Mar 2024
	I NEED HELP FOR A TATTOO ( Family based Polish quotes please ) 11 - Get smiley tattooed 😀... LanguageCzarnecki24 - 13 Jul 2014 Alien - 28 Mar 2024
	POLISH INSULTS....know any good ones...? 15 - I would suggest: Jak cię kopnę to się zesrasz, or: Jak cię jebnę to się wykopyrtniesz.... Languagewildrover - 12 Apr 2011 Alien - 20 Mar 2024
	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
	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
	Polish language test, NATO Stanag 6001 format. 8 - A pleasure. The various inspections and visits (that don't actually mean much however at least it's a jolly to... LanguageSzenk88HTAFC - 31 Mar 2015 jon357 - 29 Feb 2024
	What does "ya zha smadia" mean in English? 20 - And my grandma used to say something like: Dooh shventy zastovau panny maryi. We had a problem how... Languagekatie1234 - 28 Mar 2015 pawian - 20 Feb 2024
	Help with clergy titles/forms of address in Polish language? 5 - @Megtheduck, when you're addressing them during a casual meeting: bishop - "księże biskupie" archbishop - "księże arcybiskupie" ... Languagemarzanna - 6 Mar 2018 Paulina - 20 Feb 2024
	I love the word Kurwa 26 - It takes time to collect evidence from a distance...... LanguageABrizzle - 26 Jul 2023 Novichok - 7 Feb 2024
	Bilingual Polish-English books with audio for listening and reading learning method 2 3 75 - Amen, Maf.... Languagesamotnik - 26 Jan 2024 Lyzko - 6 Feb 2024
	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
	Is it possible to master the Polish language fluently for a non-Polish speaker? 2 3 4 120 - @mafketis Exactly that, and that's part of the strength of Conrad. The quality is in the plot devices... LanguageSimon1 - 8 Nov 2016 jon357 - 24 Jan 2024
	Good Polish Music To Help Me Learn? 2 41 - a jeśli mam być szczery, to przyznam, że bardzo lubię stare polskie tango. Mieczysław Fogg - Ostatnia niedziela,... LanguageSimon1 - 8 Nov 2016 mowiciel prawdy - 21 Jan 2024

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