Archive for 'Phrases'
How are you planning to spend your summer? – Jak planujecie spędzić lato? Posted by Kasia on Jul 25, 2012
There are so many different ways to spend summer! Some of you may have to work for the most part of it, but hopefully everyone will find a little time for the vacation:) Let’s see, what can we plan for the summer vacation? Summer camp – obóz letni Family camping – kemping rodzinny Mountain hiking –…
July – Lipiec Posted by Kasia on Jul 20, 2012
July (lipiec), in an old language called “lipień” (grayling), owes its Polish name lindens (lipy), which this month bloom profusely, reveling the scent even the most fastidious noses. In addition to be the warmest month of the year, it is characterized by high rainfall (charakteryzuje się on dużą ilością opadów), and thus considerable humidity (wilgotność…
What brings you good or bad luck? Posted by Kasia on Jul 16, 2012
There are beliefs that particular events, rituals, actions and objects bring good or bad luck. Poland, like any other culture, has its own superstitions. ❋ Number 13 (numer 13, pechowa trzynastka) In Poland many people are superstitious about the number 13, especially of Friday 13th. They believe that the best way to avoid bad luck…
Kotek Posted by Kasia on Jul 7, 2012
I always loved rhymes for little kids…Here is one bout the little kitten: KOTEK Miauczy kotek “miau” Coś ty kotku miał? Miałem ja miseczkę mleczka, Teraz pusta jest miseczka, A jeszcze bym chciał, A jeszcze bym chciał. Wzdycha kotek: “O” Co ci kotku, co? Śniła mi się wielka rzeka, Wielka rzeka pełna mleka, Aż…
When “no” means yes Posted by Kasia on Jul 6, 2012
One challenge in learning a language comes up when a word in one language is also a word in another, but with a completely different meaning. The word “no” is a good example of that. In English, of course, it is a negative response. And it is such a basic word, and so frequently used…
Buildings in my town – Budynki w moim mieście Posted by Kasia on Jun 30, 2012
Do you ever wonder how to name different buildings in Polish, for example while asking for directions and looking at the map of the city? Sometimes you may need these words to make a to do list, answer a question, ask a question or explain something to a stranger. Here is a little list for…
Facts about June – Czerwiec Posted by Kasia on Jun 29, 2012
June (Czerwiec) marks the beginning of Summer. Polish name Czerwiec came from an insect “czerw”. In this month, until St. John day, people collected larvae of this insect, which were made into canvases of color red. The old, old Polish name is ugornik. The scorching sun, often resulting in drought, and thus the fallow land…