Archive for 'Phrases'
Meeting, greeting,leaving…what to say? Posted by Kasia on Jan 5, 2014
It is always nice if you go abroad on holidays and can say at least few words in the country’s language. Usually, it’s either saying hello or introducing yourself. Often local people become much more friendly if you make an effort and try to speak few words in their language. In this post you will…
How to congratulate someone on academic and career achievement? Posted by Kasia on Oct 31, 2013
You have a friend who just graduated college and is looking for a job. Great!He/she is Polish – how to congratulate on those great achievements? What kind of words to use? What would be appropriate? I’m sure you will know what to say…but just in case you need a little help…here are some useful phrases…
Flirting…in Polish? Posted by Kasia on Oct 30, 2013
So you met this beautiful girl/handsome guy in Poland (or from Poland). How do you invite him/her on a date? How is the conversation going to be during your first date? Or maybe you just saw someone at the party and you are a little shy, don’t know how to invite someone on a date…
What to do on those chilly fall mornings…? Posted by Kasia on Oct 10, 2013
Summer was beautiful – I love spending time kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, biking…But I also love this time of the year when nights and mornings are chilly…So what do you do on those cold mornings and during chilly evenings (besides obvious brushing teeth, washing your face, getting dresses etc.)? I’m sure the list could be…
Don’t praise the day before sunset – some popular Polish proverbs. Posted by Kasia on Sep 30, 2013
There are so many different Polish proverbs…some of them are easy to understand for people from all over the world, some of them have a secret meaning that makes sense only for Poles. Here a list of some of them: Jak cię widzą, tak cię piszą How they see you, that’s how they perceive you Gdyby…
We are happy to announce the birth of our baby!!! Posted by Kasia on Sep 29, 2013
Birth of the baby is such an amazing time for the parents and their families. Today some vocabulary for parents on how to announce the birth of the baby and for everyone else: how to congratulate in Polish. We are happy to announce the birth of… Jesteśmy szczęśliwi mogąc powiadomić o narodzinach … I’m happy…
Have you paid your invoice yet? Posted by Kasia on Sep 25, 2013
Today one more post related to business world – this time about sending invoices. Few different phrases that hopefully will come in handy:) For my services I kindly request the following payment… W związku ze świadczonymi przeze mnie usługami, proszę o uiszczenie podanej kwoty… Please find enclosed invoice no. … for … Tutaj może…