Author: Anja Wedberg
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Polish music quiz!
Check your knowledge of Polish music and basic phrases! Hint: If you don’t know them all, you can find all the answers somewhere on this blog.
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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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