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Too many English words in the Polish language!

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:17:37 +0100

General Language
rybnik: Does this mean an online lynching? character assasination? Yes. Lincz, linczowa�. Has been in use in Polish for I don't know how many years... probably since the times people were ...
[strzyga]

Traveling from Warsaw to Podkowa Lesna

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:57:44 +0100

Travel, Tourism
Easy. Go to Warsaw Central train station by bus 175 or a cab (better, if licensed). Then follow signs for WKD trains, or ask someone where they stop. Buy a ticket at 7 PLN or so (one way) and be on ...
[Zman]

Would you classify the Communist years as a "Soviet occupation" ?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:27:45 +0100

History of Poland
Zman: it was so eerie to listen to and yet, or because of that, I so adored him. Rest in peace J�zef. We followed in your dear grandfather's footsteps. We too stayed up late when the ...
[rybnik]

Why does everyone seem to hate LOT Polish Airlines???

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:26:49 +0100

Travel, Tourism
LOT is ok. My worst experience were most recently US carriers. DC to Amsterdam was a disaster!!!
[Zman]

Advice needed for Polish mother-in-law visiting USA

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:21:07 +0100

Polonia - USA, Canada
coppermouse: She does not speak much English, how can we arrange an interpreter for the immigration/customs interrogation? Geez,relax dude,US immigration is not a Gestapo so just chill.Few years ago ...
[youallknowwho]

Poland now soft-pedalling ACTA signing

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:45:24 +0100

News, Politics
Tusk has backed down saying he no longer intends the submit the ACTA treaty for ratifciaton and may scrub it entirely. The street has carried the day, and the cheapies who have no regard for ...
[Polonius3]

Is Aleska a Polish baby name ?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:43:34 +0100

Genealogy, Ancestry
I named my daughter (now age 15) Valeska. I am not Polish. I found the name in a "Baby Name" book and thought it was very pretty and uncommon enough that there wouldn't be several ...
[Izadora]

ACTA, anti-ACTA - kto ma racj�?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:40:50 +0100

Rozmowy po polsku
Tusk si� ugi�� (pezestrraszy� m�odego elektoratu?) i oznajmi�, �e nie poda paktu ACTA do ratyfikacji a mo�e w og�le go odrzuci. Wydaje si�, �e wygrali sknerusie. kt�rzy w czterech literach maj� ...
[Polonius3]

Calling All Americans !!! Let's meet up this Saturday in Rynek, Highlandler Club! 8:00 pm

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:33:53 +0100

Meet-Ups, Events
What a great idea. What city? That might help.
[scottie1113]

Why is Polish Christmas on the 24th?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:28:28 +0100

Society, Culture
Christmas Eve or Wigilia in polish means end of advent season and preperation for Jesus birth. According to Roman Catholic Church Wigilja comes from a latin word of Vigiliare which litterly means ...
[drk]

Why are Jews pestering Poland for "proper" WW2 monetary restitution/reparations?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:22:02 +0100

History of Poland
Ironside: anti-Semitism should be defined precisely and used only in a real cases of Jew's hate OK, you asked ironsite, here it is: Antisemite: a person disliked by a Jew. Precise enough ...
[xzqbq7]

Question about hot water in Poland and the use of water heaters?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:56:17 +0100

Everyday Life
I don't know either, except that the one I have keeps my flat warm even in the coldest winters.
[scottie1113]

Driving in Poland on a foreign license

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:59:41 +0100

Everyday Life
drk: In reagrds to EU citizens residing in different EU states whever be it for work only, then the original driver license does not need to be exchange to local one. In case of taking up permanent ...
[delphiandomine]

What are Polish Women like? Just started to date one.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:36:48 +0100

Relationships, Marriage
thats a load of bollocks for starters. polish women are very house proud and clean, but like to flaunt. Once someones interested their gone, wether theyre married, have kids dosent matter. theyre ...
[jodder]

I'm trying to find my old friends

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:22:47 +0100

Genealogy, Ancestry
Firstly it is very possible that anna gebauer lives in Poland, in place which you made public. Please don't do that again, and just write a letter like any other person in your place would do....
[Alligator]

Intermediate / Advanced Learners of Polish. How do you improve your language?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:42:51 +0100

General Language
Hello. How do those of you who are intermediate/advanced learners of Polish continue to improve your language? Obviously once you have got past the basic/intermediate books that are available I ...
[kie]

Polish Film Industry-Popular Polish Movies

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:14:26 +0100

Society, Culture
a.k.: Agnieszka Holland (The Secret Garden)... but it was almost 20 years ago. Can't think of anybody else... a.k.: In Darkness. ...and it is directed by Agnieszka Holland... sunnyflorida: ...
[Alligator]

WHY IS SATELITA MASCULINE?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:11:04 +0100

General Language
Thanks Alligator :-)
[catsoldier]

Kosciuszko Squadron of American volunteers during the Polish-Soviet war

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:53:08 +0100

History of Poland
sunnyflorida: Do you think that millions of Polish Americans and Poles in Poland would support a movie about the Kosciuszko Squadron? Indeed I do, Such story would appeal to American and Polish ...
[ShortHairThug]

the fattest countries in Europe

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:13:40 +0100

Polonia - Other
Slovakia 13th!!!!!!!!! uh uh uhhh
[ivkka1]

Manchester Poles Photography Project

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:02 +0100

Polonia - UK, Ireland
Hey, how's the project going? Sound very interesting tho! I'm thinking of doing photographic project on Poles - in meaning of their representation in community. Just been looking for some ...
[ivkka1]

Any Polish muslim girls living in Poland?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:08:27 +0100

Relationships, Marriage
Arshad: she is half catholic. It's reasons like this why I feel this site is a joke and not a place for serious discussion.
[EM_Wave]

OFFICIAL - Euro 2012 Tickets (buy, sell and swap)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:04:03 +0100

Other Classifieds
Tickets avaliable for all games in Poznan (cat B) with price to negotiated depending on the number of tickets purchased. Flat also avalaible. Contact Michael at chelseafc9@hotmail.com...
[zola25]

American Marrying Polish woman - visa question

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:52:58 +0100

Polonia - USA, Canada
There was no problem doing it on a tourist visa and it is valid for 10 years multiple entry. She returned to Poland and it took 6 month to approve the CR-1 spouse visa and we had no problems. Let me ...
[coppermouse]

'She-ve coin, she-ve coin' - What is this Polish children's song?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:51:38 +0100

Society, Culture
Siwy Kon--- This is as close as it comes A grey horse, a grey horse, painted sleigh, He went, he went to his lover. He went and arrived, she waited for him, and when she saw him, she gave him a ...
[nunczka]

Polish inventors

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:59:46 +0100

History of Poland
ShawnH: The genie can't be put back in the bottle so easily. And this is the problem.
[JonnyM]

Battle of Warsaw movie in production

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:32:28 +0100

Society, Culture
Yawn....
[Zman]

Help with text misunderstanding. tylko daj szybcuitko znac -bo nie...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:03:05 +0100

Free Translation
sounds like it's time to move on, not like she fancies me or luke so she shouldn't be sad hardly seems rational behaviour for a platonic casual friendship
[daveandluke]

Warsaw or Krakow - what is the better place to work in?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:11:06 +0100

Work, Study
Wedle: So you have a Neto of 4-5,000 Pln in Krakow/Cracow, you will need at least 6-7.000 Pln in Warsaw to have the same quality of life. thats exactly right, nice! Yes i know that but also the ...
[phtoa]

Wasaw (PL) Tabletop Role Playing Game Group for Expats Only. D&D Fortnightly

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:51:15 +0100

Meet-Ups, Events
Chris, I tried to reach you many times and many ways. I called your phone and sent you emails. Are you serious? A
[Krecik75]

Do any Poles miss the Communist era?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:19:05 +0100

History of Poland
On real life tests czech still comes out on top, transport infrastructure, less crime, better social services etc. All of these are the result of the country being richer.
[antheads]

Home builders in Poland?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:44:12 +0100

Real Estate
absolutely- no booze on site rule!! good point.
[pip]

ORP B�yskawica Crew Records?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:08:32 +0100

Genealogy, Ancestry
Was your Grandfather's christian name Tadeusz? My father, Jan Szawiel, fought on the Blyskawica and and we have a book recording the Polish Navy's history through the war; unfortunately ...
[Janina Szawiel]

English teacher for summer language camp

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:04:16 +0100

Jobs - Offered
My company is specializing in organizing youth camps with English course. We are looking for somebody who will be interested in working as a teacher on a summer camp during summer 2012. If you are ...
[Yvett]

super amazing room for rent in an awesome flat in central warsaw!

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:01:23 +0100

Housing - Offered
Well yes, this or another room in the flat will be available during euro but definitely not for this price- short let is much more risky and thus we will need to increase the rent so that if ...
[kwasowo]

Polskie dowcipy?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:56:25 +0100

Rozmowy po polsku
Podczas ta�ca pani hrabiny z panem genera�em, hrabina nagle pu�ci�a szczeg�lnie smrodliwego b�ka. Sp�sowiawszy ze wstydu szepn�a partnerowi: 'Panie generale, niech to zostanie mi�dzy ...
[Polonius3]

I want to learn Polish. Where to start?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:55:32 +0100

General Language
Please send me an email on lukasz.zemelka@gmail.com, I'll tell You some great information :)
[Lucass]

International calling cards for public pay phones

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:29:53 +0100

Everyday Life
The things you have to look at before signing up for a service online. 1. Better to avoid hidden charges. Certainly, you do not want to pay extra fees after the initial payment. In these hidden ...
[rosedasan]

What is the weather like in Poland where you are now?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:56:09 +0100

Travel, Tourism
The death toll is up to 37 now, since last week. The real figure is almost certainly higher.
[JonnyM]

Looking for a Pakistani Community or Friends in Poland

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:50:51 +0100

Penpals, Friends
Hello Usman Did you get my email. I am Pakistani living in Krakow. I am doing PhD here Please contact me soon Best wishes
[qwert1234]

Compulsory military service for Polish-Canadian returning to Poland?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:06:12 +0100

Polonia - USA, Canada
kowalskiii: the army is not interested in you any more the prosecutor is. In theory you can go for 3 years to prison. This relates to people who have been avoiding service (like hiding or left ...
[sa11y]

Why marriage ring on the right hand finger in Poland?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:50:40 +0100

Relationships, Marriage
jasondmzk: pip: I know Jews also wear on the right. Nah. During the ceremony, the groom places the ring on his lady's right hand. Afterwards, she wears it on whatever hand is customary to where ...
[pip]

From Nepal, looking for a nice job in Poland.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:44:22 +0100

Jobs - Wanted
i want the best recruiter from nepal to contact me fo jobs in poland....eagleyes_4@yahoo.com
[arzun]

Got Polish citizenship, now I need a Pesel and passport

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:47:29 +0100

Everyday Life
Yes you must have a registered address 'meldunek' if you want to apply in poland. Better to do it overseas in the country of your birth. However if you rent you can get meldunek. I am ...
[antheads]

What similarities would you say there are between Poles and Mexicans?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:02:56 +0100

Polonia - Other
EM_Wave: Some Mexicans have Sephardic Jewish ancestry. Some Poles have Ashkenazic Jewish ancestry. And then there are those from Poland who have migrated to Mexico throughout history....
[shewolf]

I'm a Muslim who fell in love with a Polish girl; her dad banned me from talking to her

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:11:29 +0100

Relationships, Marriage
Marry her my friend and be happy just dont go to pakistan just yet if is possible not even to poland. Be happy with the love of your life somewhere else . Oh yeah and another thing way to have kids :)
[Inlove]

Word for 'peddler's daughter'

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:49:09 +0100

Free Translation
You could use the word "dorobkiewicz�wna", which implies: a daughter of "dorobkiewicz", of an upstart. The -�wna suffix used to be applied to certain types of surnames (not ...
[boletus]

Italian native speaker giving Italian and English lessons

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:01:15 +0100

Jobs - Wanted
I'm based in Trojmiasto area (Gdynia) I teach basic English and all level of Italian and provide study material to students. I charge 40PLN per hour for the classes. There will be discounts ...
[liub]

How to find a person in Poland?

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:48:43 +0100

Genealogy, Ancestry
hello im from belgium i had a relationship with a girl in spain now after several years im trying to find her again can somebody help me please her name is anja gebauer im not sure about her adress ...
[schalenbourg]

Polish Doctor in UK discriminiated and bullied against gets millions.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:02:55 +0100

Polonia - UK, Ireland
broken nurse: I understand Dr Michalak completaly as I am in very similar situaton but unfortunatelly I do not have English husband and I am desperated for any help as I afraid that I will be to ...
[Ant63]