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	Some Ideas for a band name using the Polish language? 2 3 4 94 - How about Epicentrum ?... LanguageTeffle - 29 Oct 2010 milawi - 1 May 2012
	Pronunciation of the Polish word 'ty' 4 - Nice! Thanks.... LanguageKochamPolska - 30 Apr 2012 KochamPolska - 1 May 2012
	The complement of the verb "to be" 14 - At least three, to be technical. would, could, should, might, ought You'd be surprised.... LanguageSemsem - 23 Apr 2012 strzyga - 29 Apr 2012
	What is the dopełniacz/genitive plural of lekcja or restauracja and rules for this? 3 - Zazulka Many thanks Zazsulka.... Languagecatsoldier - 25 Apr 2012 catsoldier - 25 Apr 2012
	What's the time? Numbers in Polish. 14 - gumishu That has gone into my learning notebook!... LanguageChrzaszcz - 17 Nov 2011 Specjalista - 22 Apr 2012
	"Widzę stół"- Trying to learn Polish 14 - You're doing well for a start. :) May I make a suggestion which I went through myself? Learn... Languagejoio - 4 Mar 2012 Specjalista - 22 Apr 2012
	"żółwik" - the same word?? 2 55 - A "snake" is simply a living reptile of varying dimension, dwelling only on land. A "serpent" is a mythological... LanguagePan Zuk Gnojowy - 14 Mar 2012 Lyzko - 20 Apr 2012
	question about Jezu kochany 5 - Thank You :) Not sure how to say that in Polish.... Languagewaz - 19 Apr 2012 waz - 19 Apr 2012
	Please recommend Polish Children's DVD's 2 - Noddy. Many of the popular cartoons are dubbed in Polish.... Languagehopsta - 19 Apr 2012 catsoldier - 19 Apr 2012
	Business Polish -need to learn fast! 4 - If you need I can check your notes or any bussiness correspondence. I'm personal assistent since 10 yerars. Belive... Languagehyper-diper - 3 Apr 2012 tanamera - 18 Apr 2012
	Does 'Pimsleur Method' work? 4 - I've used it for Cantonese, mainly because I knew I wouldn't need to learn much, so there was no... LanguageScoobySnacks - 8 Apr 2012 NorthMancPolak - 18 Apr 2012
	Birthday wishes / jokes in Polish? 9 - Hi Des Essientes, I like that idea, I think it would go down well. Have you noticed the acceptance... Languagesquirtle - 4 Apr 2012 squirtle - 15 Apr 2012
	łania or klempa? 6 - £osza, łosica, także matka łoszaka. :-) Even though dictionaries promote "klępa", not "klempa", the latter form still appears... LanguagePolonius3 - 2 Apr 2012 boletus - 6 Apr 2012
	"do I" usage in a question? 2 50 - just simply form the question, for example do i need this, or do i want to go there. use""i"... Languagechaza - 15 Aug 2010 Stacey25 - 4 Apr 2012
	Words difference - 'ale' and 'przecież' 16 - It's better to say Asia has bought a dog but she doesn't have.... [past perfect tense]... Languagechaza - 15 Jul 2011 musicwriter - 4 Apr 2012
	Usage of emergency situations in Polish 3 - Both are fine. You my also use "w budynku" instead of "w domu" in both sentences, particularly... Languagesquirtle - 4 Apr 2012 strzyga - 4 Apr 2012
	Polish saying about spider webs? 21 - these don't typically establish themselves in homes - at least not where I live - there is one... Languagemargeincharge - 12 Jan 2012 gumishu - 2 Apr 2012
	Do the Polish words for 'please' and 'piglet' sound very similar? 24 - As if the language couldn't get any more confusing. I'll stick with trying to learn the impossibly difficult German... LanguageInWroclaw - 24 Mar 2012 Schmokes - 1 Apr 2012
	How to use the word się. 4 - "Się" (pronounced roughly 'shyeeaun') translates to "oneself", "myself", "himself", "themselves" respectively:-) Furthermore, unlike in other European languages with reflexive,... Languagekkmaxkk - 31 Mar 2012 Lyzko - 31 Mar 2012
	What does 'gon sie' mean? 21 - thank you all for the help :D... Languageshelley - 27 Mar 2012 shelley - 29 Mar 2012
	Czarny i czerń, is there a gramatical explanation for czerń? 10 - There are also corresponding verbs, of course: Czernieje: Srebro czernieje. Silver blackens. Przede mną czernieje długi korytarz.... Languagecatsoldier - 24 Mar 2012 boletus - 28 Mar 2012
	co to jest? 11 - The reason for answering in whole sentances is because it is easier to figure out what is going... Languagedhennie_jo - 21 Jan 2010 catsoldier - 25 Mar 2012
	Use of A/An/The ...... Articles 2 3 4 5 6 7 186 - Many thanks, that was a great help.... Languagelearning - 24 Mar 2008 catsoldier - 24 Mar 2012
	A few sentences I should learn before my wife gives birth 14 - scolari_ire-- :) I was thinking about how scary it would be to give birth and not understand... Languagescolari_ire - 20 Mar 2012 donlou31 - 24 Mar 2012
	My family's original last name is roughly pronounced Yarrogojenski. Jargocinski/Jargosinski? Spelling guess. 13 - Boletus, Thank you so much.... Languagehyargo - 22 Mar 2012 hyargo - 22 Mar 2012
	help in pronunciation Ciasteczko, please 8 - cheers... LanguageJIMGAFFSTON - 20 Mar 2012 JIMGAFFSTON - 22 Mar 2012
	I am struggling how to determine which case to use in Polish, can anybody help? 12 - Ahaaaaa! Ślicznie dziękuję, a.k.! :-)))... Languageeyenonathin - 19 Mar 2012 Lyzko - 21 Mar 2012
	Would someone be able to explain when to use być and bywać with regard to adjectives? 10 - You outdid yourself, many thanks. Thanks Lyzko.... Languagecatsoldier - 17 Mar 2012 catsoldier - 18 Mar 2012
	According to scientists when learning language it is necessary to look in face 14 - I don't really think it will be enough to look into sb's eyes to learn a foreign language, but... Languagepuella - 22 Jan 2011 fringxx - 14 Mar 2012
	'lubię, lubisz' - Infinitive 2 3 86 - Thanks Gumishu and Alligator.... LanguageChrzaszcz - 20 Nov 2011 catsoldier - 6 Mar 2012
	Tips on learning the Polish language! 25 - Thanks... LanguageLewandowski - 22 Jun 2011 catsoldier - 4 Mar 2012
	One never knows, does one? (Polish equivalent) 7 - I'm not a linguist but I think that there are actually two which correspond with English 'one': ... LanguagePan Zuk Gnojowy - 3 Mar 2012 a.k. - 3 Mar 2012
	Usage of "boli" / bolą 4 - nah, it's just the way Polish people pronounce their own language typically - we often say bolom instead of... Languagepam - 3 Mar 2012 gumishu - 3 Mar 2012
	reinkarnacje + correction request +chomiki 16 - dzięki Panie Wieczniemłodymku !:) Panie, ten,.. lubię gówno ale wolę gnój. To po prostu :) see you na... LanguagePan Zuk Gnojowy - 29 Feb 2012 Pan Zuk Gnojowy - 1 Mar 2012
	Polish on the computer? 5 - Office 2003 / 2007? Try this: office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/change-the-normal-template-normal-dot-HP001121028.aspx... LanguagePolonius3 - 1 Mar 2012 ladykangaroo - 1 Mar 2012
	How do you stress the 2nd last syllable when speaking Polish? 6 - Thanks ladykangaroo... Languagecatsoldier - 28 Feb 2012 catsoldier - 29 Feb 2012
	Polish filler words? 24 - if you have any ambition at all you'll be able to fit them all in a rapid fire valediction... LanguagePolonius3 - 20 Aug 2010 Pan Zuk Gnojowy - 29 Feb 2012
	"Pamiętaj o śmierci" Is this correct? 24 - Yes. You can check the pronunciation on IVONA site or any other text-to-speech tools.... LanguageMcc2175 - 27 Feb 2012 a.k. - 28 Feb 2012
	The usage of: oboje, obaj, oba, obie 16 - vs :)... Languagearnaud - 31 May 2008 ladykangaroo - 26 Feb 2012
	Wołu & bawołu? 8 - Iust to try to continue the fascinating issue I'll say "I don't know". I hope yes.... LanguagePolonius3 - 4 Dec 2011 noreenb - 24 Feb 2012
	"który" - relative pronoun question 12 - What is the pronoun game? Can you give examples?... Languagecaecilius - 18 Aug 2010 POLSKAdoBOJU - 24 Feb 2012
	Do I have these Polish word cases right? 16 - Peter is correct. This has to do with perfective and imperfective verbs/ dokonany i niedokonany etc. dostawać:... Languagekgoess - 1 Apr 2011 catsoldier - 23 Feb 2012
	Baby Sayings in Polish - Only know part - need help 6 - A, a - kotki dwa, szare, bure obydwa. Nic nie będą robiły, tylko dziecko bawiły. Jak sie kotki rozigrały,... LanguageNowaBabcia - 21 Feb 2012 rybnik - 21 Feb 2012
	24 hour time telling in Poland vs. other countries 29 - If you know that the 12-hour system is the one overwhelmingly in use, why would you want to... Languagepawian - 7 Dec 2011 Ralph - 20 Feb 2012
	Where to find perfective aspect of Polish verbs on the Internet? 4 - Oops, I meant siekać.... LanguageLHR777 - 19 Feb 2012 LHR777 - 19 Feb 2012
	Sorka means przepraszam 17 - "Sorry!"'s used commonly in Dutch also (where it's pronounced somethink like "surry"). It's about the only word of neutral... LanguagePolonius3 - 17 Nov 2010 Lyzko - 14 Feb 2012
	Using first year Polish material from Uni Pitts and have questions about grammar please? 4 - Thanks for that! they did translate it as "what big ants!" as in amazement at their size, so I... LanguageTanyaCole - 12 Feb 2012 TanyaCole - 13 Feb 2012
	POLISH VOICE RECOGNITION SOFTWARE FOR PC? 4 - Both are valid, qqq.... LanguageNeil63 - 22 Feb 2011 Lyzko - 10 Feb 2012
	WHY IS SATELITA MASCULINE? 25 - Thanks Alligator :-)... LanguagePolonius3 - 8 Mar 2009 catsoldier - 3 Feb 2012
	Simple business Polish phrases required please 13 - ending a letter with: we are looking forward to... some event in Polish?... LanguageTeffle - 22 Sep 2011 mama - 26 Jan 2012
	dziękuję za lekcji/dziękuję za lekcję? za takes dopełniacz/biernik/celownik? 20 - Dzięki... Languagecatsoldier - 14 Sep 2011 catsoldier - 14 Jan 2012
	Question about podoba sie 23 - Exactly. It's not such a strange construction when one compares it to other European languages. :)... Languageranrod - 28 Aug 2010 ColdSteel - 14 Jan 2012
	móc or umieć 17 - No, dziękuję! Porządku:-)... Languagecatsoldier - 12 Jan 2012 Lyzko - 13 Jan 2012
	What is a good English/Polish online translation company 11 - I know a good translations company that can help you with all kind of professional translations, you can reach... Languageusafpj - 4 Nov 2010 Info - 6 Jan 2012
	Etymology of Dupa 11 - yeah, I thought it has something to do with German - 'Popo' is more or less German equivalent... LanguageTrevek - 30 Dec 2011 gumishu - 31 Dec 2011
	When do you use 'się'? And what does it mean? 2 37 - ahahahaha, I belive your friend knows our polish internet star - Krzysztof Kononowicz :D Goń się means... LanguageTurtleonfire - 9 Jan 2010 ReservoirDog - 28 Dec 2011
	Difference between wise and intelligent in Polish 30 - Magda, there are some subjects that require you to use more 'classical' intelligence faculties. It really depends on the... Languagesobieski - 26 Dec 2011 Seanus - 27 Dec 2011
	Polish language immersion, time, fluency 14 - i would imagine this to be somewhat unusual? how on earth did these people cope with everyday life?... LanguageQueenSide - 6 Dec 2011 pam - 10 Dec 2011
	Niedziela form help. 5 - "Niedziela" is Nominative. "W niedzielę" is Accusative. Why it's "niedzielę", not "niedzielii" in the Dative resp. Locative, I'm honestly... Languageeberhart - 9 Dec 2011 Lyzko - 10 Dec 2011
	Word for 'deadline'? 14 - Termin is the accepted polish term in every business I have known. But deadline is also understood by most... LanguageChrzaszcz - 4 Dec 2011 cms - 6 Dec 2011

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