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	Rozpoczynać - Zaczynać 12 - I don't think there's any rule for this. You must just learn them by heart (the same way... LanguageMufasa - 23 Oct 2011 cinek - 4 Nov 2011
	Narzędnik - Liczba Mnoga (Instrumental - plurals) - table attached 24 - Hi moderators Just to say what a blessing this forum is! Thank you for this forum where those... LanguageChrzaszcz - 9 Oct 2011 Chrzaszcz - 3 Nov 2011
	Correct usage for 'going' in Polish 25 - and pojsc?... Languagechaza - 31 Dec 2010 euge - 3 Nov 2011
	Cholera, cholerny, cholernie... 9 - cholera jasna!!!... LanguageMicky - 30 Oct 2011 GrzegorzK - 2 Nov 2011
	A list of steps/rules on how to translate English into Polish? 22 - Thanks Gumishu, that was an epic reply, I read it and I understand what you are saying, many thanks.... Languagecatsoldier - 16 Oct 2011 catsoldier - 24 Oct 2011
	Conjugation of rąbać (to chop wood) 6 - Thanks Tomaszusa :)... LanguageMufasa - 8 Oct 2011 Mufasa - 23 Oct 2011
	Difference in "why" 9 - [I found this imitation of Chekhov somewhere on internet and thus dully translated it because it fits the topic]... LanguageRinachka - 18 Sep 2011 boletus - 23 Oct 2011
	Lat V lata 8 - Sometimes in poetic diction, the plural form 'laty' may be seen. For instance, Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz wrote in the last... Languagevndunne - 20 Oct 2011 Lyzko - 20 Oct 2011
	Intensive English Language Courses in Poland? 2 44 - Fuzzy, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. If I can't put a package together then... Languageaman - 19 Oct 2011 Richfilth - 20 Oct 2011
	What to say when answering phone in Polish? 10 - since you said "answering" then stick to that mr. sidetrack. i normally answer, "helo" or "prosze" or by... LanguagePolonius3 - 24 Sep 2011 holmes - 18 Oct 2011
	To make someone blush - how to express it in Polish? 4 - Yes! Must be very careful! :-) - but thanks again ...... Languageczarnykot - 16 Oct 2011 czarnykot - 17 Oct 2011
	a linguistic explanation for Polish parking. 14 - Easy! Three or four guys start pushing on suspension springs: one, two, three - and sideways we go!... LanguageTrevek - 15 Oct 2011 boletus - 16 Oct 2011
	Fejsbuk, Jutub, Majspejs (Facebook, Youtube, MySpace) - different spelling in Polish? 7 - the 'inf' part is a bit tricky, though I wouldn't underestimate 'lly' either... I've heard it bites...... LanguageShAlEyNsTfOh - 13 Oct 2011 FlaglessPole - 13 Oct 2011
	Cheap way to learn polish 9 - POLISH FOR FOREIGNERS! Feel lost in Poland? Would like to understand what does “domówka” mean and how... Languagesuperkill - 6 Feb 2011 MartaT - 10 Oct 2011
	pisać-pisanie, jeść-jedzenie, what is the rule for jeść to jedzenie? 9 - Thanks Magdalena, Gumishu, Zazulka, Cinek and Leopejo for your help.... Languagecatsoldier - 9 Oct 2011 catsoldier - 10 Oct 2011
	Polish insult that sounds kinda like " e sha vees ta" ? 16 - Only very little kids (toddlers who learn to speak) would say it. It's like saying gaga, baba. The... Languagemikkimae78 - 9 Oct 2011 a.k. - 10 Oct 2011
	The prefix za- 7 - The "za-" prefix attached to the verb often indicates a more specific purpose to the action, e.g. "prosić" =... LanguageMufasa - 8 Oct 2011 Lyzko - 9 Oct 2011
	Help me understand Polish imperfective vs perfective verbs? 2 3 64 - Doskonale, Ziemowicie! Ślicznie dziękuję. Absolut genial jest-:)... Languagedominik88 - 26 Sep 2011 Lyzko - 6 Oct 2011
	What kind of a word is gratulacje? 7 - Your 'kind' words are always appreciated, gumishu-:) I was merely putting in my two złoty worth.... Languagecatsoldier - 2 Oct 2011 Lyzko - 3 Oct 2011
	Passion means pasja in Polish 12 - Yep. Same in English/Gaeilge The only difference I have noticed is, like I said, with the christ... Languagesascha - 1 Oct 2011 Teffle - 2 Oct 2011
	Need Polish phrase for a Polish party I am attending 3 - dziękuję bardzo! teraz będę zapamiętać:)... Languageeyenonathin - 29 Sep 2011 eyenonathin - 29 Sep 2011
	Miłość, how to decline it in the accusative? 9 - Thanks gumishu. I didn't really doubt Zazulka anyway, I was joking with her a little because she changed her... Languagecatsoldier - 23 Sep 2011 catsoldier - 23 Sep 2011
	Word usage: wybierać and wykręcić 12 - zdejmować/zdjąć suggest that something was hanging or put at the top of something so we have to reach for... Languagechaza - 18 Sep 2011 a.k. - 20 Sep 2011
	Uwolnić-uwolnić się- uwolnienie are there any words similair and how you use it? 5 - We don't use uwolnić to often uwolnić z więzów/zakładników rather we use wypuścić z więzienia/z klatki/psa... Languageven der - 18 Sep 2011 peter_olsztyn - 18 Sep 2011
	What to talk about when learning the Polish language? 6 - Thanks Wrocław and Seanus.... Languagecatsoldier - 18 Sep 2011 catsoldier - 18 Sep 2011
	Do you know what "farfocle" means? 11 - Excellent news, indeed. I love digging for farfocle in my belly button. It is a fascinating activity, probably... Languagepawian - 28 Aug 2011 pawian - 18 Sep 2011
	Difference between bratowa and szwajgierka 10 - bratowa - your brother's wife szwagierka is your wife's sister or the wife of your wife's brother... Languagesobieski - 11 Sep 2011 gumishu - 12 Sep 2011
	VERY BASIC - this is/is this 7 - I'd be happy to help if I can. You are not asking only for translations but for an explanation... Languagefinchfinch - 11 Sep 2011 Seanus - 11 Sep 2011
	Indian-Polish Accent. :P 26 - a.k.: I was just saying that "ą" in the recording (in the word "studentką") sounded kind of like "ał".... Languagefullyalive - 6 Sep 2011 Dooku6 - 11 Sep 2011
	More than one type of love (linguistically speaking) 11 - Thank you for such a good information Gumishu.... Languagerozumiemnic - 30 Aug 2011 BigBrownEyes - 9 Sep 2011
	word usage, obstawać/odrzucać 9 - proper Polish is actually czego Pan/i sobie życzy'? co/czego byś chiał - can well be translated... Languagechaza - 6 Sep 2011 gumishu - 6 Sep 2011
	Rzeczpospolita Polska - translation? 2 42 - One of my lecturers, who specialised in the Polish consitutional law, said that the Polish word "rzeczpospolita" can't be... Languageskysoulmate - 6 Feb 2011 shinga - 2 Sep 2011
	difference in usypiac 9 - What might the expression mean then "sypki czas"? Unfortunately, I no longer have the context, nor do I even... Languagechaza - 20 Nov 2010 Lyzko - 1 Sep 2011
	Simultaneous translators in Poland 5 - Try these guys, getit they have a very good database.... Languagecms - 31 Aug 2011 poland_ - 1 Sep 2011
	Wedding day talk - common sayings or interesting phrases? 11 - Congratulations When the guests yell "Gorzko, gorzko" (bitter, bitter) that means you have to kiss the bride. Here... Languagekie - 29 Aug 2011 Marynka11 - 1 Sep 2011
	Prefixes - resources (books?) describing ranges of meaning they add when deriving verbs 7 - Thanks Leopejo... LanguageMadrich - 30 Aug 2011 catsoldier - 31 Aug 2011
	Duże cappucino - What do you think of this pronunciation? 10 - There's no way in a million years that they are Polish with that pronunciation! Besides, they can't possibly... Languagecatsoldier - 25 Aug 2011 Sidliste_Chodov - 28 Aug 2011
	WISŁA or VISTULA?? 2 43 - Probably because Schlesien was already taken by the GermansLOL... Languagerychlik - 12 Aug 2010 Lyzko - 26 Aug 2011
	"someday" / "kiedys" - Confirming some spelling and forms 11 - Why 'w' + 'day of the week' needs the accusative? I think it might be explained by the fact... Languageeberhart - 11 Aug 2011 Ziemowit - 25 Aug 2011
	Is this true about Polish pronunciation of English (that some words sound identical?) 2 32 - Just don't mention Friar Tuck going to Shittim Wood ok?... LanguageMoonstone - 18 Aug 2011 toker - 25 Aug 2011
	Oblatanym - word usage 13 - thanks gumishu ill be happy to help you chaza... Languagechaza - 22 Aug 2011 chaza - 23 Aug 2011
	Prefixes used with 'chodzić'- to walk. 12 - 'W obecnej sytuacji nie opłaca ci się wychodzić za mąż' - In this circumstances you'd be better off... Languagechaza - 17 Aug 2011 gumishu - 22 Aug 2011
	Instrumental - when "z" is necessary? 4 - Thank you, you are right pieniędzmi is not a tool here, I don't know why it was strange for... Languageszveronika - 21 Aug 2011 szveronika - 21 Aug 2011
	Would you find this way of presenting a language useful or confusing? 11 - So it's 2 votes for "confusing":) After reading pip's reply I experimented with draft posts, trying to... Languagelalami - 16 Aug 2011 lalami - 20 Aug 2011
	Polish Language classes - what do your lessons look like? 21 - I really enjoyed this thread.It highlights the pitfalls ahead if you part with your money without checking beforehand.Caveat emptor!... Languagefrdalloway - 13 Mar 2011 davlaurjen - 16 Aug 2011
	Tego/Jego 15 - it is not true; jego is used when we say about possession as follows: "this is his car",... LanguageLeonis - 12 Nov 2009 pole - 16 Aug 2011
	Survival Polish (some basic lessons : ) 9 - Nah, couple of pints with me and you’ll cuss like a native in no time. You... Languageconvex - 7 Aug 2011 ShortHairThug - 8 Aug 2011
	Which language is easier for Poles? 2 43 - Spoke a little bit of Polish to a Ukrainian woman who was visiting New York the other day and... LanguagePolonius3 - 7 Aug 2011 Lyzko - 8 Aug 2011
	Co słychać? Why not Co słychasz 23 - "Służba nie drużba" is also a Polish saying with much the same meaning as in Russian: Work is work,... Languagecatsoldier - 2 Aug 2011 Lyzko - 4 Aug 2011
	Etymology of pan /pani 15 - I like your explanation. The entry "żupan" to Zygmunt Gloger's "Encyklopedia staropolska (tom IV)", pl.wikisource.org/wiki/Encyklopedia_staropolska/Żupan , contains the... Languagepapagarth - 11 Feb 2010 boletus - 29 Jul 2011
	Colloquial Polish 8 - bo = because poniweaż - word used mostly in formal speech. I for example never use "ponieważ" when... LanguageRain33 - 21 Jul 2011 Kamil_pl - 29 Jul 2011
	Snow white (cartoon) in Polish 3 - I wonder what Walt Disney thinks of the Russian version of Snow White's Heigh-Ho? There is a version of... LanguageRain33 - 28 Jul 2011 Rain33 - 29 Jul 2011
	Słuchać + G usage in song titles. 5 - Słucham Niech mówią, że to nie jest miłość.... Languagemjhowie1992 - 16 Jul 2011 Kamil_pl - 27 Jul 2011
	Polish people: did you struggle learning English - differences between both languages 2 54 - Zupełnie zgadzam się, Pip! As a bilingual myself I couldn't agree with you more-:) My mother insisted that my... Languageeng - 19 Apr 2010 Lyzko - 22 Jul 2011
	Virile and non-virile confusion 7 - Feldstein however makes a distinction here between 'virile non-male' nouns (Widzę mój kot) which [up until the number 5,... LanguageRain33 - 19 Jul 2011 Lyzko - 21 Jul 2011
	What's the meaning of 'na nie' in Piosenka na nie of Makowiecki Band 3 - thank you all immensely, indeed! All songs by Makowiecki Band are really beautiful , check them out, it'll pay... LanguageMike770 - 19 Jul 2011 Mike770 - 19 Jul 2011
	GCSE Polish - the best way of learning the seven cases? 12 - Polish Pronoun Declensions polish-dictionary.com/polish-accusative-pronouns (maybe too advanced for the beginner) As said above. When it comes to dative, just... LanguageChrzaszcz - 11 Jul 2011 SzwedwPolsce - 17 Jul 2011
	plural forms (cztery kubki / czternascie kubkow) 23 - Tak, są dziwne zdania, tylko zaćwiczić liczby polskie!... Languageryanb - 13 Jul 2011 Lyzko - 14 Jul 2011
	Unique names of cities/town/villages in Poland 2 58 - Low comedy is much underated. I might just start a thread on the best toilet humour onscreen. The dinner... LanguageNathan - 12 Jul 2011 teflcat - 14 Jul 2011
	Does anyone feel that they are not normal for learning Polish? No Polish girlfriend etc. 12 - Crow, it is growing in popularity. Please join us in the Polish language threads and show us what you... Languagecatsoldier - 18 Jun 2011 Seanus - 9 Jul 2011

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