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	Help translating historical passage in Polish 11 - The 'osocznicy' explained: pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osocznik... Languagewjh - 1 Dec 2016 Ziemowit - 23 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
	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
	rzeczownik (noun) // Right, Recht? 8 - In German, "Laib" is the cognate/calque of "loaf":-)... LanguageThomasK - 15 Mar 2021 Lyzko - 15 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
	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
	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
	Meaning of "B.P." and "b." in a Polish death notice 5 - You are welcome.... Languagemhurwicz - 9 Aug 2020 pawian - 9 Jan 2021
	Rozumiesz - I have a question on Polish language. 7 - Yes, it looks funny in writing when one comma changes the meaning. But in speaking you use a... LanguageSue5 - 4 Feb 2014 pawian - 7 Jan 2021
	Burak or redneck? 2 36 - I'm not Polish, but.... Beets are red (sort of) and most Polish people sunburn easily.... so person... Languagepolonius - 28 Sep 2012 mafketis - 25 Dec 2020
	Do Poles prefer US American or UK English language? 2 3 4 5 147 - But in school we learn the British standard and the tests are of British English. Textbooks are usually Oxford... LanguagePolonius3 - 20 Mar 2010 Lenka - 1 Nov 2020
	Free Polish books online? 7 - wilczynski-nowele.pl wilczynski-nowele.pl/nadzieja/ also spanish ebooks... LanguageHoneybee - 8 Nov 2010 Wojciech Wilczynski - 29 Oct 2020
	I really need to know the rest of this phrase - Jezu Kochanie...? 8 - Could be another language. It doesn't make much sense as it is. Polish catenation is unusual though, try... Languagepipdaddy - 15 Oct 2020 jon357 - 17 Oct 2020
	Maria, what is the Polish form? 30 - It sometimes is in the UK, if a family is very Catholic. I've come across it once in... Languagemarry - 14 May 2010 jon357 - 16 Oct 2020
	× IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 686 - But you won't find many that feel its racist (besides brainwashed lefties) , and that is the point... LanguagePolonius3 - 2 Dec 2008 dolnoslask - 6 Oct 2020
	Fun with Polish ambiguous language 2 3 62 - Today the Gospel homily reading was about the leased vineyard, followed by the mention of a cornerstone rejected by... Languagepawian - 4 Jan 2013 pawian - 4 Oct 2020
	It is not possible to translate names into English or Polish! 2 52 - Hmmm. Koliński might come from koło - wheel/circle. How about Wheelinsky/Circlinsky??? Funny thread. I think we might... Languagebobik - 21 Feb 2007 pawian - 3 Oct 2020
	Which preposition for 'at'? 2 58 - It works in 50% of utterances while doesn`t in the remaining 50%. There is a perfect balance in... Languagechaza - 1 Jan 2010 pawian - 26 Sep 2020
	Ideas of messianism of Adam Mickiewicz - more info needed 21 - Coz it is a real challenge - some people feel the need to go to extremes to live... Languagepreview - 7 Dec 2006 pawian - 26 Sep 2020
	WHICH AUNT IS THE WUJENKA IN POLISH? 9 - This means that family relations have become less complex over decades. Is it good or bad?... LanguagePolonius3 - 1 Jul 2008 pawian - 26 Sep 2020
	"Hilarious" Mistakes? (Esp. Across Polish and other Slavic Languages) 2 3 70 - There are a few Polish sayings with intentional grammar, syntax or other mistakes. e..g. Do not afraid the... LanguageQueenSide - 6 Dec 2011 pawian - 18 Sep 2020
	Polish versions for English words? ! 2 34 - Given the communication facilities that exist in the modern world, it wil be interesting to see if... LanguageFInol - 8 May 2011 Ziemowit - 14 Sep 2020
	Determining the gender of some nouns in Polish. 6 - Gumi, the OP also asked about the dubious gender of sędzia and you seem to have ignored it.... LanguageSpecjalista - 22 Jan 2012 pawian - 12 Sep 2020
	Use of swoj 23 - I don`t care about them, what I care is freedom for wives and husbands to have swoje wives or... Languagekie - 7 Dec 2011 pawian - 5 Sep 2020
	How should "Polish" be written? Maybe Polski? 27 - OK, if you say so... :)... Languagemoseleyphotos - 4 Jan 2012 pawian - 5 Sep 2020
	Does being surrounded by Slovak language help in learning Polish? 4 - Vocabulary-wise it could be helpful but you will need to re-acquaint yourself with proper Polish pronunciation as Slovakian is... LanguageZlatko - 10 Jun 2020 BiffCzajka - 30 Aug 2020
	Indirect/direct speech in English and Polish. 4 - That`s the biggest problem for most of my students. They forget about that change in English coz they... Languageplg - 26 Jun 2011 pawian - 20 Aug 2020
	Family members in Polish 8 - Typical Polish attitude to Risings. haha... LanguageSonorous - 1 Oct 2013 pawian - 23 Jul 2020
	Polish verbs are confusing/I get many results when I look them up in an online dictionary 2 54 - This is the III (or IV according to another classification) conjugation (having verbs like: jem, umiem, śmiem, wiem).... Languagewantlearnpolski - 25 May 2011 Ziemowit - 14 Jul 2020
	NAMES POLES GIVE THEIR DOGS 2 3 76 - Yes, but never heard them used for dogs.... LanguagePolonius3 - 28 Apr 2008 pawian - 8 Jul 2020
	Lyrics to Polish song Hoopai Shupai 3 - WW1. The Polish lyrics mentions trenches and tsar (while the English lyrics mention mud). Listen to it here:... Languagesurfski - 2 May 2020 pawian - 25 Jun 2020
	A Polish female name (anna) 18 - I see. Do you regret being Welsh ? Please stick to the topic... Languagencman - 21 Oct 2009 pawian - 25 Jun 2020
	Trying to interpret a letter from Poland 3 - Thank you very much for that info!... LanguageNinaM - 15 May 2020 NinaM - 16 May 2020

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