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	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 31 929 - wave away reality with a magic wand.... LanguageWiktoria17 - 28 Oct 2007 pawian - 8 Jul 2021
	Sticky: Polish Language Exchange Thread 2 3 4 5 128 - One can never be too sure, Lenka:-)... LanguageKarol Pol - 31 Oct 2012 Lyzko - 21 Jan 2021
	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 - 9 hrs ago
	Which books do native Polish people in Poland use to learn Polish? 2 39 - Plastuś` Diary was a book for second grade, I suppose. I loved it. A primary schoolgirl Tosia makes a... Languagesoulreal - 25 Mar 2017 pawian - 18 Jul 2021
	Nickname for a small boy 14 - "Kiedy dorośniesz, staniesz się bardzo potężny." The one above is an exact translation, but this one is... LanguageBoPri319 - 15 Jul 2021 Paulina - 18 Jul 2021
	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 1,176 - What a gentleman ! Do you talk to your Polish wife like that too ?... LanguageAdmin - 6 Dec 2005 johnny reb - 18 Jul 2021
	First Year Polish Second Edition Revised and Expanded - Oscar E. Swan (White Cover) 13 - @Lyzko ... Languagedevilslayer - 8 Nov 2017 Bishop11 - 17 Jul 2021
	The shame! I can't pronounce my Polish wife's name (Ola) 2 3 69 - Yep, I met an Ola in Rzeszow and thought she said Hola, but it made it easy for... Languagejasondmzk - 16 Feb 2012 Joker - 16 Jul 2021
	The "end piece" of a loaf of bread in Polish 2 3 74 - Yes, it is a thick slice cut from the loaf of country bread which is big and round.... LanguageMoogleSensei - 13 Aug 2013 pawian - 13 Jul 2021
	Harmless old-fashioned Polish swear words/phrases 2 3 4 5 145 - Gienia is a diminutive of Genowefa.... LanguageJadwiga - 18 Feb 2009 pawian - 12 Jul 2021
	What does Janina translate into in English? 26 - So was it in Poland. But 50 years ago. I have had two or three female colleagues with... LanguageAnielaMaria - 11 Mar 2018 pawian - 5 Jul 2021
	Endearment, friendship, etc. in Polish 2 38 - You are always thinking about erotic scenarios. Bad boy! hahaha No, I said clearly: address students and... LanguageChrzescijanin - 26 Jun 2021 pawian - 4 Jul 2021
	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 1,319 - New ones, before I forget: to go into fire after sb to be like gold to... Languagepawian - 10 Feb 2019 pawian - 3 Jul 2021
	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
	Help translating historical passage in Polish 11 - The 'osocznicy' explained: pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osocznik... Languagewjh - 1 Dec 2016 Ziemowit - 23 Jun 2021
	Spelling "aunt" in Polish 2 3 4 5 133 - Anything, as long as you don`t call her chow-chow.... Languagerommy - 28 Apr 2007 pawian - 20 Jun 2021
	Polish slang phrases - most popular. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 604 - Chciałbym nadmienić, iż 'Bełt', czy tez 'Jabol', należy do określania taniego wina.... Languagenyka - 23 Mar 2007 Zwierzak - 19 Jun 2021
	'much better' expression in Polish? 8 - With the intended meaning of 'significantly better', that is, in answer to a question 'how are you feeling?', it's... LanguageLeonis - 16 May 2010 owieczkaniewie - 19 Jun 2021
	Mixed English Grammar Thread 2 3 4 5 6 7 183 - ...or: This, the MOST UNKINDEST cut of all. (Hamlet Act II Scene I, if memory serves me correctly).... LanguageAntek_Stalich - 11 Jun 2011 Lyzko - 12 Jun 2021
	Puns and language games in Polish adverts 17 - Legendarny means legendary in English. Legendy is legends. etc Lech - one of beer producers. So, the... Languagepawian - 23 May 2019 pawian - 29 May 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 1,558 - Clarity needn't be infantile, Lenka.... Languagejoland - 11 Apr 2009 Lyzko - 29 May 2021
	Terms of endearment in Polish 2 3 4 5 6 7 188 - No, it can`t be it. The sound k at the end is too conspicuous to miss it.... LanguageJedeane Macdonald - 9 Feb 2006 pawian - 28 May 2021
	Looking for help with Polish handwriting 4 - Hi! This handwriting looks so much like my gran's aunt's Helen Rozwód from Marcellus. She was sending letters to... LanguageWGroleau - 12 Jul 2017 JWierzba - 25 May 2021
	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
	What are the hard aspects of Polish according to its learners? - home essay 21 - I'm rather confused at this point, sorry to say.... Languagehunspike - 18 Mar 2015 Lyzko - 21 May 2021
	Etymology of the word "brat" - in Poland and other Slavic countries 21 - This is Last Glacial Maximum, which began about 110,000 years ago and ended about 15,000 years ago ... LanguageCasual Observer - 31 Jan 2018 Crow - 19 May 2021
	Can you recognise the famous quotes from Polish films? 12 - Yes, Wanted He, Wanted She. :):) Both actors who played their "sugar content" roles in it are dead. We... Languagepawian - 18 Mar 2020 pawian - 15 May 2021
	Cases in Polish. czas, czasu, czasowi, czasy, czasom, etc 5 - W porównianiu z tym czasem, jest.. = In comparison with that time..... Languagenyphri22 - 8 May 2021 Lyzko - 8 May 2021
	English sentences into Polish (want to test my knowledge) 27 - @Lenka Yes, I realize my mistake here. It should actually be "stresujący dzień''... LanguageMaj2020 - 2 May 2021 Maj2020 - 3 May 2021
	Z in usage with a verb... 20 - -:) Yes.... LanguageJS08K - 23 Jan 2010 Lyzko - 2 May 2021
	[SEX] Polish sentences/expressions 2 41 - Another version - za dziękuję się nic nie kupuje. Your Thank you is fine but it will not help... Languagelyboss - 21 Aug 2015 pawian - 2 May 2021
	'ucha' 23 - Thanks, Lenka.... Languagechaza - 9 Jan 2010 Lyzko - 2 May 2021
	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
	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
	Polish Phrase from Grandma - Pic kawe? 5 - Taki maluczki (malutki) bobas- so litle baby.... LanguageIbkis30 - 25 Jan 2014 Alien - 29 Apr 2021
	Polish terms for age demographic? ("Baby Boomer", "Generations X/Y/Z", "Millennials", "Post-Millennials",etc?) 12 - In general.... everybody seems devoted to trying to forget all about that period, my students say it's barely... LanguageForumUser - 23 Apr 2021 mafketis - 26 Apr 2021
	What are the best Polish - English Dictionary and Learning Books? 24 - Would love to know your crossword-loving lexicographer friend. Saving up for the PWN. Thanks for recommendations, despite good on-line... Languagehopsta - 10 Jan 2011 MA1961 - 25 Apr 2021
	Words with subtle differences in Polish language (or are they complete synonyms?) 8 - Makes sense to me too.... Languageexonie - 8 Jan 2012 Lyzko - 22 Apr 2021
	Is this true about Polish pronunciation of English (that some words sound identical?) 2 34 - That comes from the uncertainty how to say it. Kids born here tend to do the same thing... LanguageMoonstone - 18 Aug 2011 Novichok - 19 Apr 2021
	In search of Mówimy po polsku audio files 6 - I have that disc but need disc3 13 - 19 ok... Languagejohnstol - 5 Oct 2016 oldmacdonald - 18 Apr 2021
	Declension of diminutives in the Polish language 8 - If we had borrowed it from English, the dimunitive of ham would be hamka.... LanguageLeo 037james - 13 Apr 2021 pawian - 13 Apr 2021
	What is your biggest problem with Polish language? 2 3 4 5 6 158 - I hate to recognise and label certain formal structures, especially clauses because there are so many of them:... LanguageJanusz2020 - 21 Jan 2020 pawian - 2 Apr 2021
	Polish gravestone translation 2 42 - Aaaah, now it dawned on me at last. Yes, that was indeed witty. But there is no tradition... Languagesarahxj82 - 30 Nov 2016 pawian - 1 Apr 2021
	Differences in Polish and English idioms 2 3 63 - ok nakręcać is exactly what I was looking for.... Languagemalwinaflower - 16 Dec 2010 Strzelec35 - 30 Mar 2021
	Polish in 4 Weeks CD-ROM 24 - In the cover of the book Polish on 4 weeks appears the link yo download the audio... Languagezlotytarasy - 7 Apr 2010 Coromoto - 28 Mar 2021
	How to pronounce "y" in Polish? 23 - This is a good way of describing it. Another good way is to compare it to ywhen... Languagekepler - 17 Jul 2012 jon357 - 26 Mar 2021
	rzeczownik (noun) // Right, Recht? 8 - In German, "Laib" is the cognate/calque of "loaf":-)... LanguageThomasK - 15 Mar 2021 Lyzko - 15 Mar 2021
	What does "ya zha smadia" mean in English? 13 - My grandmother said the same thing. She was from the town of Koprivnika which when she was born was... Languagekatie1234 - 28 Mar 2015 Tsieg - 13 Mar 2021
	"Czarny" vs. "Czerny", vs. "Charni" vs. "Cherni", etc. 16 - I recently discovered my biological family were Czerny -- originally from Bohemia and Jewish. They (the 8 brothers Czerny)... LanguageNickidewbear - 31 Oct 2016 MTLCzerny - 2 Mar 2021
	Who actually says "Ale decha!" in Poland? 5 - Sorry for digging this out but "decha" is not so commonly used, I'd say "Ale deska" instead. I'd... LanguageYallah - 9 Apr 2018 GregoryEs - 15 Feb 2021
	Am I the only person that can't sing in Polish at all? 2 48 - @LostSoul Given your interest in 70s era prog, you might like these: youtu.be/M9bgWtNAQpE youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_krtPW3V5MWskO4YefDgZcILsxdoMeGddg youtu.be/zmpiGHe72Xk... LanguageLostSoul - 20 Jun 2020 budzin - 4 Feb 2021
	Information on Polish textbook Hurra Po Polsku 2 33 - Yes, you're right though.... LanguageSzczerbaty - 15 Aug 2014 Lyzko - 31 Jan 2021
	"Poles" or "Polish people" - which is better to use? 2 3 4 5 6 169 - Chalk it up to personal taste, I suppose... LanguageFrank - 23 Oct 2006 Lyzko - 28 Jan 2021
	Postcard from Wolyn.. translation if possible.. 19 - Good that you got the translation, nice to see a happy ending :) Have a look at... Languagetadoz - 22 Jan 2021 Chemikiem - 26 Jan 2021
	Polish language would look better written in Cyrillic Script? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 212 - ?Huh?? Care to run all that by us again, slowly please this time 'round, and in English LOL... Languagedhd - 16 Jan 2012 Lyzko - 26 Jan 2021
	Uniquely Polish Historic Script? 10 - Interesting, jon. Thanks.... LanguagePartPolishMutt - 13 Jul 2013 Lyzko - 24 Jan 2021
	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
	Busha and JaJa 2 3 4 5 134 - You need to specify the gender.... Languagecassandra - 9 Sep 2012 pawian - 11 Jan 2021
	Family Polish Language Games 10 - Oh, I definitely agree. How can someone think any faster than they already can? :-)... LanguageBlackPerks - 18 Dec 2016 Lyzko - 10 Jan 2021
	Polish Proverbs (American style?) 17 - I see. But the idea of inventing those amusing "Polish" proverbs for the Banaczek series was excellent. ... LanguageZIMMY - 23 Jul 2010 pawian - 9 Jan 2021

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