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Solidarnosc Tattoo



BMETYK Edited by: Administrator   Dec 22, 06, 23:43 /  #
My grandparents are from Poland. I want to get a Polish tattoo. Is "Solidarnosc" a good choice?
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depends what it means to you BMETYK
BMETYK   Dec 22, 06, 23:52 /  #
It would show my stong feelings for Poland.
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seems like a good choice then
BMETYK   Dec 22, 06, 23:55 /  #
great! dzien ku ya.
nauczyciel   Dec 23, 06, 13:12 /  #
Quoting: BMETYK, Post #3

It would show my stong feelings for Poland.



Quoting: BMETYK, Post #5
! dzien ku ya.


maybe you might want to learn how to spell some basic Polish words before committing to a tattoo of something that you do not have any understanding with or connection to.
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Quoting: nauczyciel, Post #6
maybe you might want to learn how to spell some basic Polish words before committing to a tattoo of something that you do not have any understanding with or connection to.

don't show off nauczyciel.it is not the point in this thread.
don't you feel proud that someone who is probably a third generation Pole abroud and doesn't speak Polish is still proud of being Polish?I do.
nauczyciel   Dec 23, 06, 13:51 /  #
Hej Rafik... how am i showing off?

I'm 3rd gen myself, do not know my polish roots at all, live in PL for the last 3 months, am learning the language.

I'm merely stating that he wants to get a tattoo that he probably doesnt understand the history behind. He is asking if it is a good choice. now to me that is like asking if a McD's burger is better choice than a Wendys. But he states that it would show his strong feelings for PL. How about doing a tattoo of the flag? Sure Solidarnosc is worthy, but how does it relate to his strong feelings for PL?

All of my tattoos are drawn by myself and have a story behind them. Ppl usually get a tattoo with meaning for them. Not just because it would be fashionable.

And as for his spelling of dziekuje being 3rd gen pl, should know how to spell that word. Its one of the basic 10 you need here.

if he intended to spell it as he did perhaps a (sic) would have been appropriate.
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Quoting: nauczyciel, Post #8
Hej Rafik... how am i showing off?

I'm 3rd gen myself, do not know my polish roots at all, live in PL for the last 3 months, am learning the language.

ok my apologies. i thought you are one of the poles who think that speaking polish is the only thing that may show your strong feelings towards poland. i also had a few arguments with some people here who said that because my grammar errors i should not be saying anything in english so that i am a bit oversensitive.i do appreciate you are learning polish.however it could be not his fault that he doesn't speak polish.you don't know the story. i just welcome everyone who wants to come back to their roots.that's all.
his choice of solidarnosc sign is very good and i think that you are right N that before doing a tattoo,which will last forever on his body he should know the story it says.
BMETYK   Dec 23, 06, 16:22 /  #
Dziekuje Rafic. My efforts are all in good faith. My Ojciec cant spell anything in Polish. But he can speak it fluently. Hes been to Poland several times. Im jealous of his closer connection to my roots.
I teach my kids what little Polish I know. They call me Tata.
I have done research on solidarnosc. But my understanding was that this is was more political then a general statement. I have researched Lech Welesa for a college paper. This is part of my research, still. This is why I am asking this group if this word is a positive word. I come to you all, for that better understanding.
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Ask yourself this. Does anyone else have such a tattoo and if not, why not. To most foreign people it is the name of a trade union or a political movement. Ask those around you what they think it means and then make your choice.
BMETYK   Dec 23, 06, 17:33 /  #
The translation is solidarity. To me this means a unity. In Polish this would be a unity with Poland, and all it represents. My mother was taught not to speak Polish.
Me, I am Polish and proud of it.
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Quoting: BMETYK, Post #10
I come to you all, for that better understanding.

welcome to the forums BMETYK.
Jasiu   Dec 24, 06, 16:49 /  #
Quoting: BMETYK, Post #12
The translation is solidarity


yeah... i was just reading the thread again and thinking what solidarnosc actually means... a powerful and symbolic word on its own... without taking into account the particular significance in poland... are you just going to get the word done or the logo...?
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"BMETYK" why not a Polish Eagle Tattoo. Since you have no affoiliation with the Solidarity movement would not the Polish Eagle be a better choice. You might also think about an American Bald Eagle for the other arm. Just remember, tattoos are forever. Think long and hard before committing to one.
BMETYK   Dec 25, 06, 15:04 /  #
I was actually thinging about both. The Polish Eagle with a chest plaque showing the "solidarnosc" logo. Ive been playing with the two images. It looks pretty nice.
BMETYK   Dec 25, 06, 15:19 /  #
I do have a connection to Poland. I may be generations removed, but it is still my blood. Solidarity, in Polish, says Polish and proud to me.
A 2nd American Eagle tattoo? Maybe... My Dziadzia fought in WWII.
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I was born in Poland and migrated to Australia when I was 6yrs old. I have only recently begun to feel proud of my roots. I would also like a Polish pride tattoo, but I find that there really aren't that many pretty options. The polish eagle becomes a blur due to its detail. I like BMETYK's idea of Solidarity. I also like the nauczyciel's suggestion of using the flag. My dilema is that I also feel Aussie pride. The everyday tat here is the southern cross, it is a star constellation ( Crux, in your astronomy books ). My challenge is to combine Poland with Australia without creating a monstrosity.
mateusz   May 13, 09, 21:11 /  #
i am polish just read this and am curious if if have already done this tattoo and what? i want to do Polish ensign on my body, beautiful eagle!
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