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Tips and advice for learners of the Polish language. Covers grammar and other language questions.

	Sticky: Polish Language Exchange Thread 2 3 4 5 6 152 - Yes, I think that's probably correct.... LanguageKarol Pol - 31 Oct 2012 Lyzko9bda5804d1f - 3 Oct 2026
	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 1024 - I guess "łobuza" matches the best.... LanguageWiktoria17 - 28 Oct 2007 Guest - 16 Jun 2026
	Relearning Polish 9 - Quite, jon! Occasionally the baggage of childhood relationships can easily color one's own attachment to or detachment from one's... Languageorla_xx - 13 Oct 2026 Lyzko9bda5804d1f - 17 hr
	The most important phrases when traveling to Poland 2 45 - What can I say? I'm a renaissance man with multiple competencies.... Languagealteris - 26 Apr 2011 mafketis - 1 day
	Origin of / reason for spelling /tɕi/ as ci in the Polish language 19 - This might well be the tongue twister of least difficulty, according to a Polish friend.... LanguageLucDre - 13 Jan 2020 Lyzko9bda5804d1f - 12 Oct 2026
	Is Polish easy to learn? 2 38 - I find the Nowy Dziennik reliable enough, at least what native Polish speakers tell me! Some have told... LanguageAnia Polka Dot - 13 Mar 2023 Lyzko9bda5804d1f - 11 Oct 2026
	mężczyzny vs mężczyznę? language help please! 11 - Poles will understand this version: męszczyzna... Languagemaja2202 - 12 Feb 2023 Gregorz - 1 Oct 2026
	Fun with Polish ambiguous language 2 3 61 - Interesting observation... Languagepawian - 4 Jan 2013 Lyzko9bda5804d1f - 21 Sep 2026
	Could this Polish actress convincingly pass as a native speaker of English? 6 - Merged: Would you say that this Polish voice actress could convincingly pass as a native speaker of American... LanguageAbced - 13 Mar 2026 mdvm - 13 Sep 2026
	When do you teach a Polish \ English child a second language? 2 41 - Greater still (..says he holding a grater in his right hand!). In my case, neither of my folks... Languageespana - 3 Aug 2011 Lyzko9bda5804d1f - 7 Sep 2026
	I really need to know the rest of this phrase - Jezu Kochanie...? 13 - Yeah, makes sense.... Languagepipdaddy - 15 Oct 2020 Lyzko9bda5804d1f - 7 Sep 2026
	Harmless old-fashioned Polish swear words/phrases 2 3 4 5 6 161 - Perhaps a culturally amusing one, although it might be construed as slightly as anti-Semitic among non Poles! Similar in... LanguageJadwiga - 18 Feb 2009 Lyzko9bda5804d1f - 6 Sep 2026
	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 22 648 - Yes, ale bzdura, ale wichura....... Languagenyka - 23 Mar 2007 Lyzko9bda5804d1f - 2 Sep 2026
	NAMES POLES GIVE THEIR DOGS 2 3 84 - It's the syllable stress. That's what doggies hear.... LanguagePolonius3 - 28 Apr 2008 jon357 - 3 Aug 2026
	Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 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 28 823 - It's not the exact definition, but the closest I can think of would be 'mutton dressed as lamb'.... LanguageFeniks - 22 Jul 2024 Feniks - 18 Jul 2026
	Pseudo‑English in Polish: Do People Know What These Words Really Mean? 14 - Literally, it means of course "village goer"!... LanguageMartusia - 16 Jul 2026 Lyzko9bda5804d1f - 18 Jul 2026
	'ucha' 30 - Is the accusative/genitive of the masc form kłamczuch, klamczucha is also the nominative feminine form.... Languagechaza - 9 Jan 2010 mafketis - 14 Jul 2026
	Slavic languages words similarities with Polish 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 237 - I found this video extremely informative.... ... LanguageVlad1234 - 21 May 2013 Miloslaw - 23 May 2026
	× I'm native Polish and I hate my own language. 2 3 4 5 150 - @Chipsy I live in Ireland. I don't think it's necessary to bring national supremacy into any topic. You don't... Languagehhhjkg - 11 Oct 2021 Barney - 22 May 2026
	About usage of the special Polish letters: ą ć ę ł ń ó ś ż ź 30 - Still, it means making life difficult for 40M Poles to accommodate 1% who may want to learn Czech..... LanguageFlameX - 17 Aug 2007 Ron2 - 15 May 2026
	It is not possible to translate names into English or Polish! 2 56 - As long as it's not Brunhilda, Kunigund or Hermenegild, everything is fine.... Languagebobik - 21 Feb 2007 Alien - 10 May 2026
	Burak or redneck? 2 37 - In this age, "borat" is pretty much the equivalent of "burak" in Polish. But Polish was first.... Languagepolonius - 28 Sep 2012 Ron2 - 8 May 2026
	Funny/strange/deviant words in the Polish language 2 3 76 - This "ba" actually shows that after the first action you have achieved something more "on top". So it's... Languagetomekcatkins - 19 Aug 2009 Alien - 2 May 2026
	looking for help with English language books or digital learning for a polish 10y 10 - Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Arlenas's Polish grammar on Youtube looks like it could save me some fights... Languagemev - 22 Mar 2026 mev - 29 Mar 2026
	"Hilarious" Mistakes? (Esp. Across Polish and other Slavic Languages) 2 3 84 - Merged: Very Amusing Polish Vids and Memes I think this forum needs some Polish comedic entertainment in between... LanguageQueenSide - 6 Dec 2011 amiga500 - 28 Feb 2026
	Why is the Polish language so difficult? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 434 - 😆! know... LanguageRain33 - 8 Jul 2011 Lyzko - 4 Feb 2026
	New Years wishes in Polish? 2 56 - We are going to them. Guns will stay loaded ... just in case Grandpa forgets to reload...... Languageinka622 - 31 Dec 2011 Novichok - 2 Jan 2026
	Dukaj' "Lód" in English 8 - Just like Picasso...... LanguageKorvinus - 7 Dec 2025 Alien - 10 Dec 2025
	Terms of endearment in Polish 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 225 - The main part is all about Poland.... LanguageJedeane Macdonald - 9 Feb 2006 Alien - 16 Nov 2025
	my grandma and mother would say this and i need help how to say it and spell it. 3 - Maby "Jezusku pomóż" or "Jezusku malusieńki".... LanguageTuesdaystandard - 28 Oct 2025 Alien - 30 Oct 2025
	Teofil Ociepka (polish artist) 2 - It's not easy to translate. Maybe make a screenshot of a word or sentence as the whole thing would... LanguageArtist from a dr - 5 Oct 2025 Ron2 - 14 Oct 2025
	Question about grammar books 10 - Hi, this is not a book, but I can recommand you yt channel about lerning Polish - Polish HUB... LanguageNaoi Thaidhg - 9 Apr 2025 pankonieczko - 16 Sep 2025
	Trying to find the Long version of the Serenity Prayer in Polish 3 - @Tlum Bardzo dziękuję... LanguageAnielaMaria - 23 Aug 2025 AnielaMaria - 23 Aug 2025
	Looking for a Polish word based on an English pronunciation - Dorchino 6 - You are welcome...... Languagepolish_kickit - 20 Jul 2025 Alien - 22 Jul 2025
	Use of "Pan/Pani" in Poland vs Other Countries 30 - Never let (remedial) education get in the way of your learningLOL... LanguageNovichok - 21 May 2025 Lyzko - 24 May 2025
	Polish vs English tongue twisters 2 45 - Poles/Poleses don`t realise the intensity of swishing, rustling, hissing in their language cos they are used to it... Languagezetigrek - 22 Aug 2010 pawian - 18 Mar 2025
	Do Poles prefer US American or UK English language? 2 3 4 5 6 7 185 - Most archaisms are; that's often why we choose to use them. Here's a tip; if anyone's... LanguagePolonius3 - 20 Mar 2010 jon357 - 24 Feb 2025
	Polish Proverbs (American style?) 21 - Polish proverb: He/she who gives and then takes away, burns in Hell!!! Ha!!!!!... LanguageZIMMY - 23 Jul 2010 pawian - 19 Feb 2025
	Cultural disparities shown through Polish and English languages 2 3 4 5 6 7 195 - No, I don`t know who you are talking about...... :(:(:((:... Languagepawian - 19 Mar 2020 pawian - 7 Feb 2025
	Polish pet names 2 40 - But we expected you to use that function on a Polish issue to back up your false claims.... LanguageBMAN2000 - 21 Oct 2014 pawian - 31 Jan 2025
	Polish people: did you struggle learning English - differences between both languages 2 3 76 - Hey, if you meant my spelling of boycote, I admit I never remember it. There are a few... Languageeng - 19 Apr 2010 pawian - 31 Jan 2025
	Puns and language games in Polish adverts 2 33 - Nice, too. :):):)... Languagepawian - 23 May 2019 pawian - 23 Jan 2025
	Slow Talk in Polish TV 12 - I'm afraid that probably started with Clint Eastwood. He could carry it off. Most can't.... LanguageSylvio - 1 Feb 2020 Atch - 15 Jan 2025
	News In Easy Polish (sample websites)? 13 - Easy Polish might be that a simpler vocabulary has been employed. As Polish is a highly inflected language, surely... Languageavemg - 18 Dec 2010 Lyzko - 14 Jan 2025
	Good Polish Music To Help Me Learn? 2 44 - Very beatifull. Thank you.... LanguageSimon1 - 8 Nov 2016 Lernende - 5 Jan 2025
	The meaning of some Polish Diminutives 28 - But it sounds so Western.... LanguageSemsem - 4 Feb 2010 Alien - 23 Dec 2024
	Foreigners speaking Polish - examples. 2 3 71 - Here is Joanna Krupa, the most famous Polish model. She was born in Poland but taken to the USA... Languagepawian - 21 Oct 2011 pawian - 23 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 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
	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
	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 70 - 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

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