Archive for 'Phrases'
Jak się masz? Posted by Kasia on Apr 17, 2013
“Jak się masz” the Polish phrase is the English equivalent of “how are you”. I bet most of you know this phrase and it is probably one of the first ones to learn while studying Polish! However, I have to tell you, that it is not a really popular phrase in Poland. People usually say…
Sayings about February Posted by Kasia on Feb 27, 2013
Today some common Polish sayings about the month of February (Luty)! Czasem sie Luty zlituje że człek niby wiosnę czuje ale czasem sie tak zżyma że człek prawie nie wytrzyma. Sometimes February has compassion for us and it feels like spring, but sometimes it is so harsh, that the man can hardly stand it…
Polish sayings about January Posted by Kasia on Jan 30, 2013
Today I have a poem about te month of January, as well as some popular Polish sayings about this month for you:) “Styczeń” – Ficowski Jerzy (“January” by Ficowski Jerzy) Nowy Rok zawitał wreszcie stary sobie poszedł. Co tam rośnie w mrozach stycznia? Dzień rośnie po trosze! Wróbelkowi serce rośnie, że wiosny doczeka, chociaż…
Sayings about December Posted by Kasia on Dec 31, 2012
Here are some popular Polish sayings about December: Gdy zamarznie pierwszego grudnia wyschnie niejedna studnia ,gdy pierwszego pogoda służy to wczesną wiosnę i pogodną wróży When there will be frost on December 1st many wells will dry out, if there is a beautiful weather on the 1st that means nice Spring will come early. Gdy…
New Years resolutions Posted by Kasia on Dec 30, 2012
New Year’s Eve (Sylwester) has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Here are some common New Years resolutions (postanowienia noworoczne) that…
Polish sayings about November Posted by Kasia on Nov 30, 2012
There are so many sayings about each month in Poland. I try to give you few of them each month, so here are few about November: Na Wszystkich Świętych od zrębu utnij gałąź dębu: jeśli soku nie ma, będzie tęga zima. On All Saints’ Day cut oak branch: if the juice is gone, winter is…
“A Treasury of Polish Aphorisms” Posted by Kasia on Oct 24, 2012
If you are interested in the Polish culture, literature and want to learn Polish language in an interesting way – this s a great book for you! And it is bilingual! It contains the selection of 207 Polish aphorisms written by the best Polish writers, poets, journalists and even some politicians in bilingual version –…