Author: Anja Wedberg
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Three Polish songs about dogs
Dog in Polish is “pies” – easy, right? Not so fast! “Pies” is the basic form, but the form changes depending on the context. Let’s look at a few examples in three great songs.
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Niech żyje bal – long live the ball
Maryla Rodowicz has everything you’d expect from a proper diva – a big presence, a great voice, timeless hits, and extravagant outfits. One of her signature songs teaches us to live life to the full.
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Lubię mówić z Tobą = I like talking with you
This brilliant song by Akurat helps us remember the difference between “for you” (dla ciebie) and “with you” (z tobą).
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“Kasa, kasa, kasa” – money, money, money
The Polish version of the musical Mamma Mia! premiered in 2015. Let’s take a peek at the lyrics of “Money, money, money” and see what we find. I learned a new word (“haruję”) and one expression (“szarą gęś) myself!
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Pieniądze and other Polish words for money 🤑
It took me forever to learn pieniądze. If you have the same issue, here are a few songs to aid your memory. Plus a bunch of simpler (informal/slang) words you could use instead.
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Smolik: Polish musician, English lyrics
Smolik’s been making music of the highest calibre since the 90s. Most of his stuff is in English, so check him out when you need a break from learning Polish.
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Dreams! “Marzenia” and “sny”
One of Anna Jantar’s many iconic songs is “Moje jedyne marzenie” (“My only dream”). Find out how “marzenie” is different from “sen”, which also means “dream”.
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Nie mogę spać – I can’t sleep
“Ostatnia Nocka” by Yugopolis is a reinterpretation of the Serbian band Bajaga i Instruktori’s song “Verujem, ne verujem”. The Polish version is packed with useful verbs and phrases for language learners.
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How to say that you don’t care in Polish
If you want to say “I don’t care” in Polish, you could go with “Nie obchodzi mnie to”. Or you could listen to Happysad and learn a bunch of similar phrases on this topic.
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