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How to use word “mieć” – Polish “to have” Posted by Kasia on May 14, 2014
In English, the verb ‘to have’ is a dynamic and flexible word. We use it to say a variety of things, from simple possession to use as an auxiliary verb to introduce other meanings and for a variety of tenses (‘I have done that’ for example). In Polish it isn’t used as often as an…
“Let it go” in Polish Posted by Kasia on May 13, 2014
If you are a parent, or more specific, if you are a parent of a girl or girls, you are well familiar with amazing Disney movie “Frozen”. I have 2 girls and they are both in love with Anna and Elsa! They are 4.5 and 1.5 years old and they love watching Frozen and singing…
Głowa, ramiona, kolana, pięty Posted by Kasia on May 9, 2014
Naturally there’s loads of vocabulary to learn when it comes to learning the parts of the body in Polish, but it’s worth the effort because it’s common language that pops up all the time, from use in simple descriptions and general conversation, to more important situations, like communicating ailments with healthcare workers. A lot of…
Money talk! Posted by Kasia on May 3, 2014
Like in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Eurozone, who effectively divide their units of currency into two – the Dollar and the Cent, the Pound and the Penny, the Euro and the Cent – Polish currency is divided into the Złoty and the Groszy (Groszy being the smaller). The smallest possible denomination…
How does Polish funeral look like? Posted by Kasia on May 2, 2014
Funerals in Poland, i.e. the actual ceremonies, go a long way back. In addition to mourning the dead, it has always been a time of evaluating the life of those left behind and, in line with the Catholic faith, always with a view to improve their attitude toward others. Funerals gave the priests celebrating the…
Kochasz mnie? Posted by Kasia on Apr 30, 2014
Spring is here, birds are singing, love is in the air! Today’s subject? Love phrases! Kocham cię I love you ♡ Lubie cię I like you ♡ Kochasz mnie? Do you love me? ♡ Podobasz mi się. I like you ♡ Człowiek stworzony jest z miłości i do miłości People were created because of…
Spring is almost here! Posted by Kasia on Apr 29, 2014
I live in New Hampshire….and it was a super long winter! I love skiing and winter sports…but 7 month of winter is a little too much!!! Spring is almost here though…just couple more patches of snow in our yard:)))Yay! I’m thinking positive! So here is a beautiful poem by Jan Brzechwa about Spring! Przyjście wiosny…