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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 32 33 34 35 1040 - Thanks, jon!... LanguageWiktoria17 - 28 Oct 2007 Lyzko - 26 Jun 2024
	Sticky: Polish Language Exchange Thread 2 3 4 5 133 - Merged: I teach you Polish - Bradford, UK I teach you Polish... LanguageKarol Pol - 31 Oct 2012 SheHelp - 10 Apr 2023
	Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 2 35 - Yes, but only into two while the proverb of Polish bees is splitting hair into 4 ! Ha!... LanguageFeniks - 22 Jul 2024 pawian - 17 hrs ago
	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 - 2 days ago
	Cultural disparities shown through Polish and English languages 2 3 4 107 - @Milo, I speak from present-day experience! Just recently called a company in Kielce and as it was on behalf... Languagepawian - 19 Mar 2020 Lyzko - 2 days ago
	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 - 2 days ago
	× 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
	Polish Food Cat Names 6 - Before the car ran him over?... LanguageKarilopa - 2 Apr 2023 Alien - 13 Jul 2024
	translation help for a video in polish 2 - Nobody will be prepared to translate and prepare a transcript of such a long video - half an hour!... LanguageNoranora - 18 Jun 2024 Atch - 18 Jun 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
	A similar expression in Polish? 2 - Entirely possible, although I'm not a native speaker.... Languageneelie - 20 May 2024 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
	Standard Polish-Standard Belarusian "trasianka" NEW - Got the idea while watching a newscast on "belsat". Interesting idea?, or unholy abomination... Thoughts? Talking about the languages... LanguageEastOfVisla - 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
	Which books do native Polish people in Poland use to learn Polish? 2 3 65 - He started wearing dresses or something else.... Languagesoulreal - 25 Mar 2017 Alien - 23 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
	Differences in Polish and English idioms 2 3 69 - This phrase only confirms the low intellectual level of the person who uses it.... Languagemalwinaflower - 16 Dec 2010 Alien - 7 Jan 2024
	Christmas Phrases translations 6 - This is not in the original either.... LanguageDannyJay - 23 Dec 2023 Alien - 24 Dec 2023
	"Putschke" - Please help me figure out a nickname my grandfather called me 30 - There is no such word in Polish. But maybe it was puszek/fluff or down.... Languageanemone - 10 Mar 2011 Alien - 24 Dec 2023
	Dziadzia / Babcia - help me with spelling/pronunciation 2 3 81 - For a previous message by Dee C According to a records search a couple of years ago when... LanguageI'm_a_guest - 26 Nov 2006 bdziadzio - 17 Dec 2023
	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 41 42 1242 - Cats usually run away from dogs.... LanguageAdmin - 6 Dec 2005 Alien - 18 Nov 2023
	What are the best professional reasons for learning Polish? 16 - A US citizen aka national, of course.... LanguageSamideano - 16 Oct 2023 Lyzko - 18 Oct 2023
	Gospodarzu, dostanę u was trochę jaj? 14 - Nie no, żeby tak obcego mężczyznę o jego jajka pytać... i jeszcze pieniądze proponować? Toż to, panie dobrodzieju,... LanguagePolonius3 - 12 Feb 2010 GefreiterKania - 3 Oct 2023
	Harmless old-fashioned Polish swear words/phrases 2 3 4 5 6 159 - Psia krew, cholera. Dog blood, damn it... LanguageJadwiga - 18 Feb 2009 Alien - 1 Oct 2023
	Ethnic backround of suffixes of Polish surnames 2 54 - @Paulina Dziękuję :) If I were to visit Poland, do you know if it would be easy to search... LanguagePaulina - 7 Nov 2014 szukajprz - 4 Sep 2023
	When do I use certain characters? 2 33 - Appreciate the post, Maf. Yeah, makes sense....sortaLOL Yet, for example "stol" is masculine inanimate (as opposed to virile... LanguageRoadjack - 10 Aug 2023 Lyzko - 17 Aug 2023
	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
	Will Germans be able to understand Polish enough? 2 3 77 - I know of several Germans who studied Polish at university and apparently were able to use it professionally. Both... Languagemochadot18 - 20 Nov 2018 Lyzko - 31 Jul 2023
	What computer keyboards are in use in Poland? 2 34 - I wouldn't say so Polish 214 is actually a very terrible implementation of the old Typewriter layout.... Languagevjmehra - 21 Mar 2014 Adiee5 - 5 Jul 2023
	Jestem za 11 - Curious Leonis, is it correct Hungarian as a translation of "Jestem za toba", perchance "Mogottod allok"?? Apologies for not... LanguageLeonis - 28 Jan 2010 Lyzko - 28 Jun 2023
	Owna and Owa name suffix 15 - I've only ever heard it used ironically and with a smile.... LanguageAnderid - 28 Nov 2014 jon357 - 16 Jun 2023
	-ski/-ska, -scy/ski, -wicz - Polish surnames help 2 3 4 5 6 7 185 - Roslan is a name: namespedia.com/details/Roslan Morawa - it may refer to Moravia, the name of geographical land (Czech region)... Languagenikola - 19 Dec 2007 Looker - 26 May 2023
	Two Survivals or Metamorphoses of Polish Folk Songs 5 - @Paulina Thank you for responding. The word(s) for "lah-b(l)ey-lee" is/are indeed the most challenging to figure out. Let... LanguageKantarow - 14 Apr 2023 Kantarow - 15 Apr 2023
	"Czarny" vs. "Czerny", vs. "Charni" vs. "Cherni", etc. 21 - Named after my great grandma Charny which is in essence the word czerni meaning black in slavic langauges, where... LanguageNickidewbear - 31 Oct 2016 charn - 11 Apr 2023

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