Archive for 'Phrases'
Powiedzenia o październiku – sayings about October Posted by Kasia on Oct 20, 2012
Here are some common Polish sayings about October: Gdy październik mroźny, to nie będzie styczeń groźny When the October cold,January will not be freezing/scary ❃ Gdy w październiku ciepło chadza, w lutym mrozy naprowadza When the heat goes on in October, it brings freezing cold in February ❃ Październik stoi u dwora, wykop ziemniaki z…
September is here! Posted by Kasia on Sep 7, 2012
September (wrzesień) is usually beautiful, sunny and warm in Poland. The nights become colder (zimniejsze) and at the end of the month it is not that rare to experience early morning slight ground frost (mróz). This is also the time for apple picking (zbieranie jabłek)! I grew up on the fruit farm, so I know everything…
August – Sierpień In Poland Posted by Kasia on Aug 28, 2012
Sierpień takes it’s name from “sierp” – sickle, which was always used for mowing grains. In Poland August’s weather is usually beautiful and warm with a lot of flowers and fruits on the trees. Here are some common Polish sayings about Sierpień: Z sierpem w ręku witać sierpień, wiele uciech, wiele cierpień. Greet August with a sickle in…
“Ptasie plotki” by Julian Tuwim Posted by Kasia on Aug 13, 2012
PTASIE PLOTKI by Julian Tuwim Przyszła gąska do kaczuszki, Obgadały kurze nóżki. Do indyczki przyszła kurka, Obgadały kacze piórka. Przyszła kaczka do perliczki, Obgadały dziób indyczki. Kaczka kaczce wykwakała, Co gęś o niej nagęgała. Na to rzekła gęś, że kaczka Jest złodziejka i pijaczka. O indyczce zaś pantarka Powiedziała, że plotkarka. Teraz bójka wśród podwórka…
Meeting someone new…what to say? Posted by Kasia on Aug 11, 2012
Polish uses both formal and informal structures, and it is wise to observe them and try to use them correctly. The informal form of “you” — ty — should only be reserved for friends, and it is always best to use the polite forms pani (Madam) and pan (Sir) when addressing strangers, particularly if they are older than you. It is…
Jaka jest pogoda? Posted by Kasia on Aug 9, 2012
Poland enjoys the full gamut of weather conditions, from hot summers to snowy winters. The Polish weather is known for its changes, so it is best to prepare for all seasons when you pack for your trip! For those looking to explore on foot, May to September is the best time to visit and the…
Asking for Directions Posted by Kasia on Jul 30, 2012
The main Polish cities of Warsaw, Kraków, Łódź, Wrocław, Poznań and Gdańsk are all best explored on foot, so a good street map is a must (these can be obtained for free from the tourist information offices in each city, or even sent to you in advance by the Polish tourist board). The winding old…