Archive for 'Vocabulary'
Days of the week and their meaning Posted by Kasia on Jun 3, 2011
The origin of the names of the days of the week in Polish calendar is different than in the English calendar. The names of the week in Polish calendar are Slavic and they either signify the position of the day (its numeral value) in the calendar – for instance the fourth day (in Polish: czwarty)…
What do you want to be when you grow up? Posted by Kasia on May 26, 2011
You probably remember people asking you this question where you were little…and when you were in high school…and when you were choosing which college to go to. The answer probably has changed few times as you were getting older… Here is a list of most popular professions: lawyer – prawnik judge – sędzia doctor – lekarz…
Visit to a book store Posted by Kasia on Apr 15, 2011
While traveling you probably stop at the local book/magazine stores. You either need a map, or travel book, dictionary or simply a book to read. One of the best places you can find things like that in Poland is Empik. There you can get books, magazines, guides, bookmarks, newspapers (probably the best place to find…
Wojsko polskie Posted by Kasia on Mar 29, 2011
I tried to gather the most important information about Polish military. Siły Zbrojne Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (“Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland”, abbreviated SZ RP; popularly, Wojsko Polskie, abbreviated WP—roughly, the “Polish Military”) are the national defense forces of Poland. The name has been used since the early 19th century, but can also be applied…
Polish economy Posted by Kasia on Mar 28, 2011
Usually the first question people in USA ask me when they find out I’m from Poland is: “How is economy (ekonomia) in Poland today?” Poland is actually doing pretty good. Poland has pursued a policy of economic liberalization since 1990 and today stands out as a success story among transition economies. It is the only…
The hottest and coldest areas in Poland Posted by Kasia on Jan 27, 2011
The average annual temperature in Poland ranges from 5-7*C in the hilly Pomeranian and Masurian lake districts and in the uplands to 8-10*C in the belt of the sub-Carpathian basins, the Silesian Lowland and the Wielkopolska Lowland. Only in the upper parts of the Carpathians and Sudetes is it about 0*C (Kasprowy Wierch, -0.8*C; Mt…
Health and exercise Posted by Kasia on Jan 20, 2011
We all know how important healthy lifestyle is. Unfortunately, according to the report “Bridging East – West health Gap”, Poles are among the least physically active societies in Europe. Only 3 to 10 % of Poles (depending on age group) show sufficient physical activity. We need more active lifestyle and sport! Not only does stationary…