Archive for 'Phrases'
Prima Aprilis in Poland, April Fools’ Day Posted by Kasia on Mar 31, 2017
There’s this special day once in a year when you need to watch yourself and constantly make sure you don’t get pranked. Who knows, maybe in some cases you can’t even trust yourself as during this particular day almost anything is possible! April Fools’ Day is called as Prima Aprillis in Poland. It is…
12 months of the year in Polish Posted by Kasia on Feb 8, 2017
In today’s blog I wanted to talk about 12 months of the year in Polish. As we know, names of the months in Polish language are very unique! They sound amazing to me and I think that most of you will think the same! Just take a look: Names of the months and their meaning…
10 great Polish blogs for beginners Posted by Kasia on Jan 31, 2017
Hello everyone! It’s hard to start learning a new language, especially when you feel overwhelmed. I put a list of 10 great Polish blogs for beginners and hopefully that will make your learning adventure a little bit easier:) 1 I guess alphabet is always the first step…so let’s start here! Alfabet – let’s have fun…
Grandfather’s Day in Poland Posted by Kasia on Jan 18, 2017
In my last blog we talked about celebrating Dzień Babci, which is on January 21st (https://blogs.transparent.com/polish/how-to-celebrate-grandmothers-day-in-poland/). A day later, Poles celebrate Dzień Dziadka (Grandfather’s Day)! Dzień Dziadka is celebrated in a similar way as Dzień Babci. Grandchildren are sending laurki (handmade cards), buying small gifts or making gifts themselves. There is usually celebration in schools…
10 most read blogs in 2016! Posted by Kasia on Jan 10, 2017
It’s been a crazy year! I hope all of you enjoyed Polish blogs in 2016! We do have some limits as to how many blogs you are able to see every month, but I’m trying to do my best to deliver different type of information to you. But I really want to know what type…
Winter is here! Posted by Kasia on Dec 29, 2016
Winter is here and it’s definitely a better one than last year! We are having a big snowstorm as I’m writing! I love fresh, beautiful snow. So why not a poem about winter then? ZIMA WINTER Author: Słoński Stanęła zima między nami… Na ścianach borów, wstęgach rzek, nieprzebytemi legł zaspami niepokalanie biały śnieg. Winter…
How to wish Happy New Year in Polish Posted by Kasia on Dec 28, 2016
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner! Can’t believe how time flies:) We will be sending warm wishes to our friends and relatives, either through email, text message or simply over the phone! Today’s post has few different New Year’s wishes in Polish. I tried my best to translate it for you. ★ Gdy…