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April 07 #582 Why Poland's Bottle Deposit System Is Driving People Crazy
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In this episode Ania and Roy discuss Poland's new bottle deposit (kaucja) system—how it works, the 50 groszy deposit, issues with return machines, practical and ecological concerns, and listeners' experiences with recycling and refunds.

"Zwrot butelek" means "bottle return," and in this eco-friendly micro-lesson you'll say it like you're saving the planet one plastic bottle at a time.
First you hear the phrase at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the "zw" cluster and the soft "butel." We drop it into three green-ready sentences:
– "Zwracam butelki." (I'm returning bottles.) – "To jest recykling." (This is recycling.) – "Dbam o planetę." (I care about the planet.)
Repeat-along track included—perfect while you sort your bins or march to the return machine.
Challenge: Tell us in the comments how YOU recycle—reply in Polish and we'll feature the greenest answers

What we Discussed:

01:06
"Is it Profit or Just a Refund?"
A quick debate on whether you're actually "earning" money or just getting back what you already paid.
01:48
"The 50 Groszy Hidden Cost"
Explaining the mandatory deposit added to every bottle and how it impacts the final price.
03:30
"Why Does My Milk Bottle Fail?"
A relatable moment about the frustration of machines rejecting certain types of plastic like milk bottles.
03:43
"Lidl vs. Biedronka Battle"
The common struggle of trying to return a bottle from one store to a machine in a different store.
04:05
"The Ghost Machines"
Highlighting the absurdity of having deposit-marked bottles but no machines available to return them.
05:48
"The Recycling Lie?"
A controversial take on whether these bottles are actually recycled or just shipped to Asia or burned.
06:09
"Greenpeace Skepticism"
A bold claim about how even environmental organizations might see the system as a money-making scheme.
06:35
"It's Just Another Tax"
Comparing the bottle return system to a mandatory, "burdensome" tax that you can't avoid.
07:15
"Frozen Capital in My Kitchen"
A funny but true observation about having "bags of money" (bottles) taking up space in your home.
07:49
"Is the System Actually Stupid?"
A blunt final assessment of the system's effectiveness and its impact on the poor vs. the general public.
English
Polish
Pronunciation Guide
bottle
butelka
boo-tel-kah
bottle return
zwrot butelek
zvrot boo-tel-ek
recycling
recykling
reh-TSI-kling
recycle
recyklować
reh-tsi-kloh-vahch
plastic
plastik
plah-steek
glass
szkło
shkwoh
can (container)
puszka
poosh-kah
aluminum
aluminium
ah-loo-mee-nyoom
paper
papier
pah-pyeh
cardboard
tektura / karton
tek-too-rah / kar-ton
bin
kosz / pojemnik
kosh / poh-yem-neek
trash/garbage
śmieci
shmyeh-tsee
rubbish
śmietnik
shmyet-neek
waste
odpady
oh-pah-di
sort
sortować
sor-toh-vahch
separate
separować / rozdzielać
seh-pah-roh-vahch / rohz-dzyeh-lahch
clean
czyścić
chish-chich
return
zwracać / oddawać
zvrah-tsahch / oh-dah-vahch
deposit
kaucja / zaliczka
kow-tsya / zah-leech-kah
refund
zwrot pieniędzy
zvrot pyeh-nyend-zi
machine
maszyna
mah-shi-nah
station
stacja
stahts-yah
store
sklep
sklehp
bag
torba / worek
tor-bah / voh-rehk
environment
środowisko
shroh-doh-vees-koh
planet
planeta
plah-neh-tah
earth
ziemia
zyeh-myah
nature
natura
nah-too-rah
green
zielony
zyeh-loh-ni
eco-friendly
przyjazny dla środowiska
psi-yahz-ni dla shroh-doh-vees-kah
sustainable
zrównoważony
zroov-noh-vah-zhoh-ni
zero waste
zero waste (same)
zeh-roh weyst
climate
klimat
klee-maht
pollution
zanieczyszczenie
zah-nyeh-chish-cheh-nyeh
carbon footprint
ślad węglowy
swahd veng-woh-vi
renewable
odnawialny
ohd-nah-vyahl-ni
reusable
wielokrotnego użytku
vyeh-loh-krot-neh-goh oo-zi-koo
biodegradable
biodegradowalny
byoh-deh-grah-doh-vahl-ni
organic
organiczny
or-gah-neech-ni
local
lokalny
loh-kahl-ni
community
społeczność
spo-wetch-noshch
responsibility
odpowiedzialność
ohd-povyed-zahl-noshch
care
dbać
dbahch
save
ratować / oszczędzać
rah-toh-vahch / ohsh-chend-zahch
protect
chronić
hroh-neech
future
przyszłość
psi-shwoshch
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16 min
April 05 #581 What I Did as a Child – Co robiłem jako dziecko
What I Did as a Child – Co robiłem jako dziecko
"Co robiłem jako dziecko" means "what I did as a child," and in this nostalgic micro-lesson you'll say it like you're flipping through old photo albums with your Polish grandmother.
First you hear the phrase at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the rolling "r" and the soft "dziecko." We drop it into three memory-lane-ready sentences:
– "Kiedy byłem mały…" (When I was little…) – "Lubiłem się bawić." (I liked to play.) – "To było dawno temu." (That was a long time ago.)
Repeat-along track included—perfect while you reminisce or share your own childhood stories.
Challenge: Tell us in the comments what YOU did as a child—reply in Polish and Ania might sing your answer in the next episode

What we discussed:

0:00 Welcome & QR Code
0:45 "Dziecko" - The Polish Word for Child
1:30 Childhood Bedroom Memories
2:30 Sports & Experiments
3:30 School & Newspapers
4:30 University & Opinions
5:30 Wishes & Dashboards
6:30 Stars & Classrooms
7:30 Time & Dance
8:30 Building & Creating
9:30 Television & Media
10:30 Graphs & Grades
11:30 Comics & Parks
12:30 Photos & Memories
13:30 Games & Play
14:30 Suggestions & Ideas
15:30 Early Jobs & Studies
16:30 Army & Activities
17:30 Toys & Cars
18:30 Sunset & Evening Play
19:30 Mom's Voice & Family
20:30 Growing Up & Yesterday
21:30 Fitness & Sports
22:30 Comfort & Balm
23:30 National & Sharing
24:30 Adult Life & Planning
25:30 Vision & Yesterday's Story
26:30 Short Stories & Patches
27:30 Royal Games & Health
28:30 Memories & Reports
29:30 Calls & Moods
30:30 Sports & Chores
31:30 Swimming & Memories
32:30 Web & Changes
33:30 Books & People
34:30 School Initiatives
35:30 Travel & Problems
36:30 Chats & Opinions
37:30 Goals & School Sheets
38:30 Status & Movies
39:30 Platforms & QR Code
40:30 Your Turn to Practice!

English
Polish
Pronunciation Guide
child
dziecko
dzyeh-tsoh
childhood
dzieciństwo
dzyeh-cheen-stvo
memory
wspomnienie
vspo-mnyeh-nyeh
to remember
pamiętać
pah-myeh-tahch
to forget
zapomnieć
zah-pom-nyehch
to play
bawić się / grać
bah-veech sheh / grahch
toy
zabawka
zah-bahf-kah
game
gra
grah
school
szkoła
shkoh-wah
teacher
nauczyciel / nauczycielka
now-chi-tyel / now-chi-tyel-kah
friend
przyjaciel / przyjaciółka
psi-ya-chyel / psi-ya-choow-kah
family
rodzina
roh-jee-nah
mom
mama
mah-mah
dad
tata
tah-tah
brother
brat
braht
sister
siostra
syoh-strah
home
dom
dohm
room
pokój
poh-kooy
bed
łóżko
woo-shkoh
to sleep
spać
spahch
to eat
jeść
yeshch
favorite food
ulubione jedzenie
oo-loo-byoh-neh yeh-dzeh-nyeh
sport
sport
sport
football/soccer
piłka nożna
peew-kah nozh-nah
ping pong
ping pong
ping pong
swimming
pływanie
pwih-vah-nyeh
bicycle
rower
roh-ver
to read
czytać
chi-tahch
book
książka
kyohnsh-kah
comic book
komiks
koh-meeks
TV
telewizja
teh-leh-veez-yah
cartoon
bajka
bahy-kah
video game
gra wideo / gra komputerowa
grah vyeh-deh-oh / grah kom-poo-teh-roh-vah
to sing
śpiewać
shpyeh-vahch
song
piosenka
pyoh-sen-kah
to dance
tańczyć
tahyn-chich
party
impreza
eem-preh-zah
birthday
urodziny
oo-roh-jee-ni
holiday
wakacje / ferie
vah-kah-tsyeh / feh-ryeh
summer
lato
lah-toh
winter
zima
zee-mah
to grow up
dorastać
doh-rah-stahch
adult
dorosły / dorosła
doh-roh-swi / doh-roh-swah
young
młody / młoda
mwoh-di / mwoh-dah
old
stary / stara
stah-ri / stah-rah
yesterday
wczoraj
fchoh-rah-y
today
dziś
dzeesh
tomorrow
jutro
yoo-troh
long ago
dawno temu
dahv-noh teh-moo
always
zawsze
zahf-sheh
never
nigdy
neeg-di
sometimes
czasami
chah-sah-mee
often
często
chen-stoh

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21 min
April 03 #580 Happy Easter – Wesołych Świąt
Easter – Wielkanoc
"Wielkanoc" means "Easter," and in this festive micro-lesson you'll say it like you're gathered around the święconka basket waiting for the Easter blessing.
First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the majestic "Wiel" and the soft "kanoc." We drop it into three celebration-ready sentences:
– "Wesołych Świąt Wielkanocnych!" (Happy Easter!) – "Maluję pisanki." (I'm painting Easter eggs.) – "Idę na święconkę." (I'm going for the Easter blessing.)
Repeat-along track included—perfect while you dye eggs, bake mazurek, or prepare your Easter basket.
Challenge: Tell us in the comments how YOU celebrate Easter—reply in Polish and we'll feature the most festive answers.

What we Discussed:
0:00 Welcome & QR Code
0:45 Easter Time & Opportunities
1:30 Easter Movies & Bible
2:30 Easter Soup & Learning
3:30 Names & Traditions
4:30 Easter Preparations
5:30 Cleaning for Easter
6:30 Easter Mushrooms & Food
7:30 Easter Pockets & Apps
8:30 Easter Work & Books
9:30 Easter Questions
10:30 Easter Kisses & Treats
11:30 Easter Stage & Keys
12:30 Easter Memories
13:30 Easter Voting & Water
14:30 White Easter & Snow
15:30 Simple Easter & Robes
16:30 Easter Songs & Techniques
17:30 Easter Travel & Changes
18:30 Good Friday
19:30 Easter Chocolate
20:30 Easter Duck & Cousins
21:30 Family Easter & Registration
22:30 Easter Design & Birthdays
23:30 Easter Sounds & Sharing
24:30 Easter Games & Lessons
25:30 Easter Policy & Video
26:30 Virtual Easter & Friends
27:30 Your Turn to Practice!.

English
Polish
Pronunciation Guide
Easter
wielkanoc
vyel-kah-nots
Happy Easter
wesołych świąt
veh-soh-wikh sh'yont
Easter eggs
pisanki
pee-sahn-kee
Easter Monday
poniedziałek wielkanocny
poh-nyeh-dzyah-wek vyel-kah-nots-ni
Good Friday
wielki piątek
vyel-kee pyon-tek
Holy Saturday
wielka sobota
vyel-kah soh-boh-tah
Easter Sunday
niedziela wielkanocna
nyeh-dzyeh-lah vyel-kah-nots-nah
Easter basket
koszyk wielkanocny
koh-shik vyel-kah-nots-ni
blessing
błogosławieństwo
bwoh-goh-swah-vyehn-stfoh
church
kościół
kohsh-choo-w
priest
ksiądz
kyohnsh
holy water
woda święcona
voh-dah sh'yehn-tsaw-nah
lamb (Easter)
baranek
bah-rah-nehk
ham
szynka
shinka
sausage
kiełbasa
kyehw-bah-sah
bread
chleb
hlehp
cake
ciasto / mazurek
chahs-toh / mah-zoo-rehk
chocolate
czekolada
che-ko-lah-dah
bunny
królik / zajączek
kroo-leek / zah-yon-chehk
chick
kurczaczek / pisklę
koor-chah-chehk / peesk-weng
spring
wiosna
vyohs-nah
resurrection
zmartwychwstanie
zmar-tvih-stah-nyeh
faith
wiara
vyah-rah
family
rodzina
roh-jee-nah
tradition
tradycja
trah-di-tsya
custom
zwyczaj
zvi-chahy
decorate
dekorować
deh-ko-roh-vahch
paint
malować
mah-loh-vahch
dye
barwić
bar-veech
pattern
wzór
vzoor
color
kolor
koh-lor
red
czerwony
cher-voh-ni
green
zielony
zyeh-loh-ni
yellow
żółty
zhoo-ti
hunt (eggs)
szukać
shoo-kahch
find
znaleźć
znah-lehshch
hide
chować
hoh-vahch
basket
koszyk
koh-shik
willow branch
bazie
bah-zyeh
palm
palma
pahl-mah
procession
procesja
proh-tseh-tsya
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16 min
March 31 #579 Playing Music – Gram Muzykę
Music – Muzyka

"Muzyka" means "music," and in this micro-lesson you'll say it like you're front row at a Warsaw concert with your favorite playlist on repeat.

First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the soft "mu" and the flowing "zyka." We drop it into three earworm-ready sentences:

– "Kocham muzykę." (I love music.)
– "To moja playlista." (This is my playlist.)
– "Gram na gitarze." (I play guitar.)

Repeat-along track included—perfect while you queue Spotify, tune your instrument, or discover your next favorite Polish artist.

Challenge: Tell us in the comments what music YOU love and if you play any instruments—reply in Polish for bonus points.

What we Discussed:
0:00 Welcome & QR Code
0:45 "Muzyka" - The Polish Word for Music
1:30 Promoting Your Music
2:30 Music Problems & Solutions
3:30 Electronic & Digital Music
4:30 Instruments: Violin & Techno
5:30 Music Theory: Keys & Modes
6:30 Music Structure & Measures
7:30 Playlists & Spotify
8:30 Shazam & Music Discovery
9:30 Sharing Music
10:30 Music Mentorship
11:30 Home Studio Setup
12:30 Albums & Collections
13:30 Bonus Tracks & Extras
14:30 Testing Your Sound
15:30 Audio Engineering
16:30 Music Collaboration
17:30 Music Business & Customers
18:30 Music Journalism
19:30 Live Festivals
20:30 Techno & Electronic
21:30 Saxophone & Instruments
22:30 Music Rights & Consent
23:30 Music Journeys
24:30 Classical & Opera
25:30 Music Libraries
26:30 Family & Music
27:30 Spotify & Streaming
28:30 Clubs & Nightlife
29:30 Gaming Music
30:30 Record Stores
31:30 Active Listening
32:30 Musical Destiny
33:30 Gear: Amplifiers
34:30 Music Organization
35:30 Universal Music
36:30 Guitar Feature
37:30 Musical Talent
38:30 Your Turn to Practice

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Polish for all foreigners
Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.

https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/

https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/

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Keywords: English → Polish
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English
Polish
Pronunciation Guide
music
muzyka
moo-zi-kah
playlist
playlista
pley-lee-stah
guitar
gitara
gee-tah-rah
drums
perkusja
per-koo-syah
violin
skrzypce
skship-tseh
saxophone
saksofon
sah-kso-fon
band
zespół
ze-spoo-w
song
piosenka
pyoh-sen-kah
album
album
ahl-boom
concert
koncert
kon-tsert
festival
festiwal
fes-tee-vahl
club
klub
kloob
Spotify
Spotify (same)
spo-tee-fahy
Shazam
Shazam (same)
shah-zahm
playlist
playlista
pley-lee-stah
electronic
elektroniczna
el-ek-tro-neech-nah
techno
techno (same)
teh-kno
classical
klasyczna
klah-sich-nah
opera
opera (same)
oh-peh-rah
instrument
instrument
een-stroo-ment
amplifier
wzmacniacz
vzma-chahnych
speaker
głośnik
gwoosh-neek
audio
audio (same)
ow-dyoh
sound
dźwięk
dzyenk
listen
słuchać
swoo-hahch
play (instrument)
grać
grahch
sing
śpiewać
shpyeh-vahch
love (verb)
kocham
koh-hahm
favorite
ulubiony
oo-loo-byoh-ni
discover
odkrywać
ohd-kri-vahch
share
dzielić
dye-lee-ch
download
pobrać
poh-brahch
stream
streamować
stree-moh-vahch
record
nagrywać
nah-gri-vahch
produce
produkować
pro-doo-koh-vahch
mix
miksować
meeks-oh-vahch
beat
bit
beet
rhythm
rytm
ritm
melody
melodia
meh-loh-dyah
lyrics
tekst
tekst
voice
głos
gwos
choir
chór
hoor
orchestra
orkiestra
or-kyeh-strah
stage
scena
steh-nah
microphone
mikrofon
mee-kro-fon
headphones
słuchawki
swoo-hahf-kee
22 min
March 29 #578 Spring Cleaning – Wiosenne Porządki
Spring – Wiosna

"Wiosna" means "spring," and in this fresh micro-lesson you'll say it like you're throwing open the windows after a long Polish winter.

First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the soft "wio" and the flowing "sna." We drop it into three renewal-ready sentences:

– "Kocham wiosnę." (I love spring.) – "To czas na zmiany." (It's time for changes.)

– "Robię wiosenne porządki." (I'm doing spring cleaning.)

Repeat-along track included—perfect while you air out the apartment or plant your first flowers.

Challenge: Tell us in the comments what spring changes YOU are making—or just write "Wiosna przyszła" (Spring has come)

What we Discussed:
0:00 Welcome & QR Code
0:45 "Wiosna" - The Polish Word for Spring
1:30 Spring Budget & Planning
2:30 Fresh Starts & Promises
3:30 Digital Spring Cleaning
4:30 Physical Spring Cleaning
5:30 Tackling Clutter
6:30 New Perspectives
7:30 Setting Spring Goals
8:30 Personal Growth
9:30 Clear Vision
10:30 Scaling Up
11:30 Community & Nation
12:30 Fresh Beginnings
13:30 Nature Awakening
14:30 Sun Worship
15:30 Spring Playfulness
16:30 Spring Elegance
17:30 Financial Spring
18:30 Spring Relationships
19:30 Community Growth
20:30 Winter to Spring Transition
21:30 Spring Calendar
22:30 Journey Metaphor
23:30 Spring Conversations
24:30 Spring Paperwork
25:30 Spring Semester
26:30 Key to Spring
27:30 Spring Running
28:30 Spring Reflection
29:30 Spring Projects
30:30 Wiosenne Porządki - Spring Cleaning
31:30 Spring Shadows & Gardens
32:30 Spring Learning & Growth
33:30 Your Turn to Practice

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Table

English
Polish
Pronunciation Guide
spring
wiosna
vyohs-nah
spring cleaning
wiosenne porządki
vyoh-seh-neh por-jon-kee
new beginning
nowy początek
noh-vi poh-chon-tek
change
zmiana
zmyah-nah
growth
wzrost
vzrost
fresh start
świeży start
shvyeh-zhi start
clean
czysty / czyścić
chis-ti / chish-chich
organize
organizować
or-gah-nee-zoh-vahch
declutter
pozbyć się niepotrzebnych rzeczy
poz-bich sheh nyeh-po-treh-bnikh zheh-chi
home
dom
dohm
garden
ogród
oh-groot
flower
kwiat
kv-yaht
sun
słońce
swohn-tseh
nature
natura
nah-too-rah
green
zielony
zyeh-loh-ni
fresh
świeży
shvyeh-zhi
budget
budżet
boo-jet
goal
cel
tsel
purpose
cel / przeznaczenie
tsel / pshehz-nah-cheh-nyeh
plan
plan
plahn
journey
podróż
poh-droosh
time
czas
chahs
community
społeczność
spo-wetch-noshch
opportunity
szansa / okazja
shahn-sah / oh-kah-zyah
wish
życzenie
zhi-cheh-nyeh
dream
sen / marzenie
sen / mar-zeh-nyeh
hope
nadzieja
nah-dzyeh-yah
renew
odnowić
ohd-noh-veech
refresh
odświeżyć
ohd-shvyeh-zich
restart
zrestartować
zreh-star-toh-vahch
clean slate
czysta kartka
chis-tah kart-kah
open window
otwarte okno
oht-var-teh ok-noh
fresh air
świeże powietrze
shvyeh-zheh poh-vyeh-tcheh
planting
sadzenie
sahd-zeh-nyeh
blooming
kwitnienie
kfeet-nyeh-nyeh
awakening
przebudzenie
psheh-boo-dzeh-nyeh
energy
energia
en-er-gyah
motivation
motywacja
mo-tiv-ah-tsya
inspiration
inspiracja
een-spee-rah-tsya
12 min
March 24 #577 Fat Thursday – Tłusty Czwartek
Fat Thursday – Tłusty Czwartek

"Tłusty Czwartek" means "Fat Thursday," and in this delicious micro-lesson you'll say it like you're queuing at the best pączek shop in Warsaw with powdered sugar on your chin.

First you hear the phrase at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the tricky "ł" and the flowing "Czwartek." We drop it into three sugar-rush-ready sentences:

– "Kocham pączki!" (I love donuts!) – "Dziś jest Tłusty Czwartek." (Today is Fat Thursday.) – "Zjem dziesięć pączków" (I'll eat ten donuts)

Repeat-along track included—perfect while you fry, fill, or feast on your favorite pączki.

Challenge: Tell us in the comments how many pączki YOU ate this last Fat Thursday—or just write "Pączki są pyszne" (Donuts are delicious)

0:00 Welcome & QR Code
0:45 "Tłusty Czwartek" - The Polish Word for Fat Thursday
1:30 Pistachio & Chocolate Fillings
2:30 Popular Polish Traditions
3:30 Pączki Layers & Baking
4:30 Sugar Rush Energy
5:30 Finding the Best Bakery
6:30 Funny Food Moments
7:30 Calendar & Holiday Timing
8:30 Recipe Ingredients
9:30 Energy & Celebration
10:30 Banana & Creative Fillings
11:30 Work vs. Donuts Dilemma
12:30 Eating Challenges
13:30 Social Media & Sharing
14:30 Your Turn to Practice

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English
Polish
Pronunciation Guide
Fat Thursday
Tłusty Czwartek
two-stee chvar-tek
donut
pączek
pon-chek
donuts (plural)
pączki
ponch-kee
pistachio
pistacja / pistacjowy
pee-sta-tsya / pee-sta-cho-vi
chocolate
czekolada
che-ko-la-da
popular
popularny
po-poo-lar-ni
story
opowieść
o-po-vyeshch
layer
warstwa
var-stva
population
populacja
po-poo-la-tsya
baking
wypiek
vi-pyek
dance
taniec
tah-nyets
store
sklep
sklehp
pink
różowy
roo-zo-vi
silly/goofy
głupi
gwoo-pee
second
drugi
droo-gee
pinch
szczyp
shchip
self
sam / sama
sahm / sah-mah
energy drink
energetyk / napój energetyczny
en-er-ge-tik / nah-poo-y en-er-ge-tich-ni
banana
banan
bah-nahn
good/OK
dobra / dobrze
doh-brah / doh-bzheh
work
praca
pra-tsah
challenge
wyzwanie
viz-vah-nyeh
people
ludzie
loo-jyeh
career
kariera
ka-tyeh-rah
time
czas
chahs
game
gra
grah
content
treść
tresch
machine
maszyna
mah-shi-nah
message
wiadomość
vya-doh-moshch
music
muzyka
moo-zi-ka
never
nigdy
neeg-di
stage
scena / etap
steh-nah / eh-tahp
study
studiować / nauka
stoo-dyo-vahch / now-ka
active
aktywny
ahk-tiv-ni
point
punkt
punkht
coming
nadchodzący / przychodzący
nah-ho-dzoh-n-tsi / psi-ho-dzoh-n-tsi
yes
tak
tahk
actually
właściwie / faktycznie
vwahsh-chyeh-vyeh / fahk-tich-nyeh
video
wideo
vyeh-deh-oh
tiny
malutki / malutka
mah-look-kee / mah-look-kah
punch
cios / uderzenie
chohs / oo-der-zeh-nyeh
sales
sprzedaż
sprzeh-dahsh
destroy
niszczyć
neesh-chich
amazing
niesamowity / niesamowita
nyeh-sah-mo-vee-tee / nyeh-sah-mo-vee-tah
sin
grzech
gzhehkh
batch
partia / wsad
par-tyah / fsahd
short
krótki / krótka
kroot-kee / kroot-kah
google
Google (same)
goo-gleh
name
imię / nazwa
ee-myeh / nah-zvah
stop
stop / przystanek
stop / psi-stah-nehk
service
usługa / serwis
oo-swoo-gah / ser-vees
self
sam / siebie
sahm / sheh-byeh
bunch
kilka / wiązka
keel-kah / vyonz-kah
energy
energia
en-er-gyah
bar
bar
bahr
need
potrzeba / potrzebować
pot-sheh-bah / pot-sheh-bo-vahch
optional
opcjonalny
op-tsyo-nahl-ni
mock
naśladować / udawać
nah-shwah-do-vahch / oo-dah-vahch
paid
płatny
pwah-tni
fit
pasować / dopasowany
pah-so-vahch / do-pah-so-vah-ni
career
kariera
ka-tyeh-rah
artist
artysta / artystka
ar-ti-stah / ar-ti-stkah
help
pomoc / pomagać
po-mots / po-mah-gahch
comment
komentarz
ko-men-tahsh
feel
czuć
chooch
export
eksport
ek-sport
task
zadanie
zah-dah-nyeh
hands
ręce
ren-tseh
friend
przyjaciel / przyjaciółka
psi-ya-chyel / psi-ya-choow-kah
19 min
March 22 #576 Getting Married – Wychodzę za mąż
Wedding – Ślub

"Ślub" means "wedding," and in this micro-lesson you'll say it like you're toasting the newlyweds at a Polish wesele.

First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the tricky "ś" and the soft "lub." We drop it into three celebration-ready sentences:

– "Idę na ślub." (I'm going to a wedding.) – "To będzie piękny ślub." (It's going to be a beautiful wedding.) – "Sto lat dla nowożeńców!" (One hundred years for the newlyweds)

Repeat-along track included—perfect while you pick your outfit or practice your toast.

Challenge: Tell us in the comments about the last Polish wedding you attended—or write "Idę na ślub!" if you have one coming up.

Timestamps & Descriptions
0:00 Welcome & QR Code
0:45 "Ślub" - The Polish Word for Wedding
1:30 Wedding Memories & Traditions
2:30 Planning & Organization
3:30 Polish Wedding Drinks & Toast
4:30 Music & Entertainment
5:30 Love & Celebration
6:30 Wedding Logistics & Tech
7:30 The Perfect Toast
8:30 Family & Generations
9:30 Wedding Shopping & Expenses
10:30 Final Tips & Suggestions
11:30 Your Turn to Practice

Table

English
Polish
Pronunciation Guide
wedding
ślub
shloop
marriage
małżeństwo
maw-zhehn-stvo
bride
panna młoda
panna mwo-da
groom
pan młody
pan mwo-di
newlyweds
nowożeńcy
no-vo-zhehn-tsi
wedding party
wesele
ve-se-le
toast
toast
tohst
one hundred years
sto lat
stoh laht
I love you
kocham cię
koh-hahm chyeh
beautiful
piękny
pyenk-ni
invitation
zaproszenie
za-pro-sheh-nyeh
church
kościół
kohsh-choo-w
rings
obrączki
o-bronch-ki
bouquet
bukiet
boo-kyet
honeymoon
podróż poślubna
poh-droosh posh-loob-na
family
rodzina
roh-jee-na
celebration
celebracja
tse-le-bra-tsya
dance
taniec
tah-nyets
music
muzyka
moo-zi-ka
vodka
wódka
voo-dka
whiskey
whisky
wee-ski
band
zespół
ze-spoo-w
memory
pamięć
pah-myench
organize
zorganizować
zor-gah-nee-zoh-vahch
website
strona
stroh-na
money
pieniądze
pyeh-nyon-dze
home
dom
dohm
challenge
wyzwanie
viz-vah-nyeh
device
urządzenie
oo-zhon-dzeh-nyeh
payment
płatność
pwat-nohshch
product
produkt
pro-dukt
suggestion
sugestia
soo-ges-tyah
generation
generacja
ge-ne-ra-tsya
dashboard
kokpit / panel
kohk-peet / pah-nel
store
sklep
sklehp
mission
misja
mee-shah
perfect
doskonały
doh-skoh-nah-wi
beautiful day
piękny dzień
pyenk-ni dzyen

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23 min
March 19 #575 I Love Music – Kocham Muzykę
"Muzyka" means "music," and in this micro-lesson you'll say it like you're front row at a Warsaw concert.

First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can nail the soft "zy" and the flowing "ka." We drop it into three earworm-ready sentences:
– "Kocham muzykę." (I love music.) – "To moja playlista." (This is my playlist.) – "Gram na gitarze." (I play guitar.)

Repeat-along track included—perfect while you queue Spotify or tune your instrument.

Challenge: Tell us in the comments what music YOU like and if you play any instruments—reply in Polish for bonus points.

What we DiscussedL

0:00 Welcome & QR Code
0:45 "Impreza" - The Polish Word for Party
1:30 Disco Polo Culture
2:30 Party Vocabulary in Action
3:30 Nightlife Phrases
5:30 Club & Music Terms
7:30 Social Situations
9:30 Weekend & Fun
11:30 Your Turn to Practice
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25 min
March 16 #574 How Polish Language Teachers Can Attract More Students Online
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00:00 Why we Recorded this Episode

00:47 Why do you want a Website?

01:36 How to Make Sure a Website Converts

02:55 The Biggest Mistake Businesses Make when Creating a Website

04:30 How Important is Brand Clarify with your Website

05:10 What questions to ask Clients before building their Website

06:34 Allow Disability access for your Website

07:30 Align a Website with the Companies Long Term Goals

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09:40 What makes a Website Stand Out

10:54 How to approach User experience on your Website

11:53 How Annoying Pop Up's are on Websites

12:35 Design Psychology for Improving your Website

13:44 Ensure you can see the Text on the Website

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15:22 How to Ensure a Website works across different Devices

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18:20 How our Design improved Conversions on the Website

19:20 Feedback from Clients after Creating their Websites

20:54 Do not be to Pushy with Sales on the Website

21:35 How the Cookies Help with Sales on your Websites

22:30 Tracking on all Prts of your Website

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24:28 How to be be Safe adding Payment Options on your Website

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30:53 What Website Platforms do we Specialise in

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34:50 Some Templates Require Plugins

36:00 Amature Websites V's Professionally Designed Ones

37:00 The Problem getting the Wrong Website Template

37:32 How Important is Messaging compared to Visuals on the Website

38:47 How Long should a homepage be on your Website

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46 min
March 15 #573 Dlaczego Kłamiemy: Lying & Truth in Polish
Episode Overview: Dlaczego Kłamiemy (Why We Lie)
This episode explores vocabulary related to lying (kłamstwo), truth (prawda), trust (zaufanie), and human behavior (zachowanie człowieka) in Polish. We dive into how to discuss deception, honesty, social masks, and the complex reasons people hide the truth – all in practical, everyday Polish.

Welcome to the Learn Polish Podcast – your immersive gateway to mastering Polish through real conversations, cultural insights, and practical everyday language. Each episode blends authentic Polish dialogue with clear English explanations, helping you build vocabulary naturally while exploring Polish psychology, social dynamics, and human behavior topics. Whether you're a complete beginner or advancing your skills, join us as we make learning Polish engaging, practical, and fun. From lying (kłamstwo) to truth (prawda), we cover the phrases you actually need for deeper conversations. Find more episodes, lesson materials, and resources at www.learnpolishpodcast.com. You can also find us on YouTube, Spotify, and Rumble. Looking for virtual assistance? Visit va.world. Join our school groups – links in the show notes. Need lessons in Polish or Spanish from Ania? Check the links for both audio and video content.

English
Polish
Pronunciation
Example Usage
Lie (noun)
Kłamstwo
kwahm-STVO
To jest kłamstwo. (This is a lie.)
Lie (verb)
Kłamać
KWA-mach
On kłamie. (He is lying.)
Liar
Kłamca
KWAHM-tsah
On jest kłamcą. (He is a liar.)
Truth
Prawda
PRAHV-dah
Mów prawdę. (Tell the truth.)
True
Prawdziwy
prahv-DZEE-vih
Prawdziwa historia. (True story.)
False
Fałszywy
fow-SHIH-vih
Fałszywe informacje. (False information.)
Trust
Zaufanie
zow-FAH-nyeh
Mam zaufanie. (I have trust.)
Distrust
Nieufność
nyeh-uf-NOSHCH
Nieufność do ludzi. (Distrust of people.)
Honesty
Uczciwość
oo-CHCHEEV-oshch
Cenię uczciwość. (I value honesty.)
Dishonesty
Nieuczciwość
nyeh-oo-CHCHEEV-oshch
Nieuczciwość boli. (Dishonesty hurts.)
Deception
Oszustwo
oh-SOOST-vo
To było oszustwo. (That was deception.)
Deceive
Oszukiwać
o-soo-KEE-vach
On oszukuje. (He deceives.)
Secret
Sekret
SEH-kret
To mój sekret. (This is my secret.)
Hide (verb)
Ukrywać
oo-KRIH-vach
Ukrywam prawdę. (I hide the truth.)
Mask
Maska
MAH-skah
Nosimy maski. (We wear masks.)
Face
Twarz
tfarsh
Prawdziwa twarz. (True face.)
Behavior
Zachowanie
za-kho-VAH-nyeh
Dziwne zachowanie. (Strange behavior.)
Action
Działanie
dzyah-WAH-nyeh
Twoje działania. (Your actions.)
Reaction
Reakcja
reh-AK-tsya
Reakcja na kłamstwo. (Reaction to the lie.)
Emotion
Emocja
eh-MO-tsya
Ukrywać emocje. (Hide emotions.)
Feeling
Uczucie
oo-CHOO-tseh
Prawdziwe uczucia. (True feelings.)
Thought
Myśl
mishl
Moje myśli. (My thoughts.)
Belief
Przekonanie
psheh-ko-NAH-nyeh
Moje przekonania. (My beliefs.)
Opinion
Opinia
o-PEE-nya
Twoja opinia. (Your opinion.)
Judgment
Osąd
O-soont
Nie osądzaj. (Don't judge.)
Guilt
Wina / Poczucie winy
VEE-nah / po-CHOO-tseh VEE-nih
Czuję winę. (I feel guilt.)
Shame
Wstyd
vstit
To wstydliwe. (It's shameful.)
Fear
Strach
strakh
Strach przed prawdą. (Fear of truth.)
Shame (verb)
Wstydzić się
vsti-DZEECH sheh
Wstydzę się. (I'm ashamed.)
Protect
Chronić
HRO-neech
Chronię siebie. (I protect myself.)
Defense
Obrona
ob-RO-nah
Mechanizm obronny. (Defense mechanism.)
Mechanism
Mechanizm
meh-KHAH-nizm
Mechanizm obronny. (Defense mechanism.)
Reason
Powód
PO-voot
Jaki powód? (What reason?)
Purpose
Cel
tsel
Jaki cel? (What purpose?)
Intention
Zamiar
ZAH-myahr
Mój zamiar. (My intention.)
Motive
Motyw
MO-tif
Ukryty motyw. (Hidden motive.)
Benefit
Korzyść
KO-zishch
Jaka korzyść? (What benefit?)
Advantage
Zaleta
zah-LEH-tah
Zaleta kłamstwa. (Advantage of lying.)
Disadvantage
Wada / Niedogodność
VAH-dah / nyeh-dog-OD-noshch
Wada kłamstwa. (Disadvantage of lying.)
Consequence
Konsekwencja
kon-seh-KVEN-tsya
Konsekwencje kłamstw. (Consequences of lies.)
Result
Wynik
VIH-nik
Wynik działania. (Result of action.)
Evidence
Dowód
DO-voot
Brak dowodów. (No evidence.)
Proof
Dówód / Potwierdzenie
do-Voot / pot-vyer-DZEN-yeh
Potrzebuję dowodu. (I need proof.)
Doubt
Wątpliwość
vont-PLEEV-oshch
Mam wątpliwości. (I have doubts.)
Suspicion
Podejrzenie
po-deh-ZHEN-yeh
Moje podejrzenia. (My suspicions.)
Accusation
Oskarżenie
o-skar-ZHEN-yeh
Fałszywe oskarżenie. (False accusation.)
Forgiveness
Wybaczenie
vih-bah-CHEN-yeh
Proszę o wybaczenie. (I ask for forgiveness.)
Apology
Przeprosiny
psheh-pro-SEE-nih
Moje przeprosiny. (My apologies.)
Admit
Przyznać się
pshi-ZNAHCH sheh
Przyznaję się. (I admit.)
Deny
Zaprzeczać
zah-PSHEH-chach
On zaprzecza. (He denies.)
Confess
Wyznać
vih-ZNAHCH
Wyznaję prawdę. (I confess the truth.)
Expose
Odsłonić / Ujawnić
od-SWO-neech / oo-YAV-neech
Odsłonić prawdę. (Expose the truth.)
Reveal
Ujawnić
oo-YAV-neech
Ujawnić sekret. (Reveal the secret.)
Discover
Odkryć
od-KRIHCH
Odkryć kłamstwo. (Discover the lie.)
Realize
Zdać sobie sprawę / Uświadomić sobie
ZDAHCH SOH-byeh SPRAH-veh / oo-shvah-DO-meech SOH-byeh
Zdałem sobie sprawę. (I realized.)
Understand
Rozumieć
ro-ZOO-myech
Rozumiem dlaczego. (I understand why.)
Accept
Akceptować
ak-tsep-TO-vach
Akceptuję prawdę. (I accept the truth.)
Change
Zmiana
ZMYAH-nah
Czas na zmianę. (Time for change.)
Growth
Rozwój
roz-VOOY
Osobisty rozwój. (Personal growth.)
Self
Ja / Siebie
yah / SHEH-byeh
Moje prawdziwe ja. (My true self.)
Ego
Ego
EH-go
Moje ego. (My ego.)
Identity
Tożsamość
toh-shah-MOSHCH
Moja tożsamość. (My identity.)
Image
Wizerunek
vee-zeh-ROO-nek
Publiczny wizerunek. (Public image.)
Reputation
Reputacja
re-poo-TA-tsya
Moja reputacja. (My reputation.)
Social
Społeczny
spo-WECH-nih
Normy społeczne. (Social norms.)
Society
Społeczeństwo
spo-weh-CHEN-stvo
W naszym społeczeństwie. (In our society.)
Culture
Kultura
kool-TOO-rah
Kultura kłamstwa. (Culture of lying.)
Relationship
Relacja / Związek
re-LA-tsya / ZVYON-zek
Relacje z ludźmi. (Relationships with people.)
Communication
Komunikacja
ko-moo-nee-KA-tsya
Sztuka komunikacji. (Art of communication.)
Conversation
Rozmowa
roz-MO-vah
Szczera rozmowa. (Honest conversation.)
Silence
Cisza
CHEE-shah
Niekomfortowa cisza. (Uncomfortable silence.)
Speak
Mówić
MOO-veech
Mów prawdę. (Speak the truth.)
Listen
Słuchać
SWOO-hach
Słuchaj uważnie. (Listen carefully.)
Hear
Słyszeć
SWIH-sheh
Słyszę cię. (I hear you.)
See
Widzieć
VEE-dyech
Widzę prawdę. (I see the truth.)
Look
Patrzeć
PAH-tcheh
Patrz na mnie. (Look at me.)
Watch
Obserwować
ob-ser-VO-vach
Obserwuję zachowanie. (I watch behavior.)
Notice
Zauważyć
zow-NAH-vihch
Zauważyłem kłamstwo. (I noticed the lie.)
Recognize
Rozpoznać
roz-POZ-nach
Rozpoznać kłamcę. (Recognize the liar.)
Remember
Pamiętać
pah-MYEN-tach
Pamiętam prawdę. (I remember the truth.)
Forget
Zapomnieć
zah-POM-nyech
Zapomnieć kłamstwo. (Forget the lie.)
Forgive
Wybaczyć
vih-BAH-chih
Wybaczam ci. (I forgive you.)
Trust (verb)
Ufać
OO-fach
Ufam ci. (I trust you.)
Believe
Wierzyć
VYEH-zihch
Wierzę w ciebie. (I believe in you.)
Doubt (verb)
Wątpić
VONT-peech
Wątpię w to. (I doubt it.)
Question
Kwestionować / Pytać
kves-tyo-NO-vach / PIH-tach
Kwestionować wszystko. (Question everything.)
Answer
Odpowiedź
od-PO-vyesh
Szczera odpowiedź. (Honest answer.)
Ask
Pytać
PIH-tach
Pytaj o prawdę. (Ask about the truth.)
Tell
Powiedzieć
po-VYEH-dyech
Powiedz prawdę. (Tell the truth.)
Say
Mówić / Powiedzieć
MOO-veech / po-VYEH-dyech
Co chcesz powiedzieć? (What do you want to say?)
Mean
Znaczyć
ZNAH-chih
Co to znaczy? (What does it mean?)
Explain
Wyjaśnić
vih-YASH-neech
Wyjaśnij mi. (Explain to me.)
Understand (noun)
Zrozumienie
zro-zoo-MYEN-yeh
Brak zrozumienia. (Lack of understanding.)
Misunderstanding
Nieporozumienie
nyeh-po-ro-zoo-MYEN-yeh
To nieporozumienie. (This is a misunderstanding.)
Conflict
Konflikt
KON-flikt
Konflikt z prawdą. (Conflict with truth.)
Resolution
Rozwiązanie
roz-vy-ZA-nyeh
Rozwiązanie problemu. (Resolution of the problem.)
Peace
Spokój
SPO-kooy
Wewnętrzny spokój. (Inner peace.)
Harmony
Harmonia
har-MO-nya
Harmonia z prawdą. (Harmony with truth.)
Authentic
Autentyczny
ow-ten-TIH-nih
Autentyczny człowiek. (Authentic person.)
Genuine
Prawdziwy / Szczery
prahv-DZEE-vih / SHCHEH-rih
Szczery człowiek. (Genuine person.)
Sincere
Szczery
SHCHEH-rih
Szczere przeprosiny. (Sincere apologies.)
Fake
Fałszywy / Sztuczny
fow-SHIH-vih / SHTOOCH-nih
Fałszywy uśmiech. (Fake smile.)
Real
Prawdziwy / Rzeczywisty
prahv-DZEE-vih / zheh-CHIH-vistih
Prawdziwa twarz. (Real face.)
Natural
Naturalny
nah-too-RAHL-nih
Naturalne zachowanie. (Natural behavior.)
Artificial
Sztuczny
SHTOOCH-nih
Sztuczny świat. (Artificial world.)
Deep
Głęboki
gwem-BO-kee
Głęboka prawda. (Deep truth.)
Surface
Powierzchnia / Powierzchowny
po-vyer-HNYAH / po-vyer-HHOV-nih
Powierzchowna prawda. (Surface truth.)
Complex
Złożony
ZWO-zho-nih
Złożona sytuacja. (Complex situation.)
Simple
Prosty
PRO-stih
Prosta prawda. (Simple truth.)
Complicated
Skomplikowany
skom-plee-KO-vah-nih
Skomplikowana relacja. (Complicated relationship.)
Clear
Jasny
YAH-snih
Jasna sprawa. (Clear matter.)
Confused
Zmieszany
zmyeh-SHAH-nih
Jestem zmieszany. (I'm confused.)
Certain
Pewny
PEHV-nih
Jestem pewny. (I'm certain.)
Uncertain
Niepewny
nyeh-PEHV-nih
Jestem niepewny. (I'm uncertain.)
Sure
Pewny / Na pewno
PEHV-nih / nah PEHV-no
Na pewno? (For sure?)
Maybe
Może
MO-zheh
Może tak, może nie. (Maybe yes, maybe no.)
Probably
Prawdopodobnie
prahv-do-POD-ob-nyeh
Prawdopodobnie tak. (Probably yes.)
Possibly
Możliwie
MOZH-li-vyeh
Wszystko jest możliwe. (Everything is possible.)
Impossible
Niemożliwe
nyeh-mozh-LI-vyeh
To niemożliwe. (That's impossible.)
Possible
Możliwe
mozh-LI-vyeh
To możliwe. (That's possible.)
Right
Prawo / Prawidłowy / Słuszny
PRAH-vo / prah-vee-DWO-vih / SWOOCH-nih
Masz rację. (You're right.)
Wrong
Zło / Nieprawidłowy / Błędny
zwo / nyeh-prah-vee-DWO-vih / BWEN-dnih
Masz błąd. (You're wrong.)
Correct
Poprawny
po-PRAHV-nih
Poprawna odpowiedź. (Correct answer.)
Incorrect
Niepoprawny
nyeh-po-PRAHV-nih
Niepoprawna informacja. (Incorrect information.)
Good
Dobry
DO-brih
Dobry człowiek. (Good person.)
Bad
Zły
zwih
Zły uczynek. (Bad deed.)
Moral
Moralny
mo-RAHL-nih
Moralny dylemat. (Moral dilemma.)
Immoral
Niemoralny
nyeh-mo-RAHL-nih
Niemooralne zachowanie. (Immoral behavior.)
Ethical
Etyczny
eh-TIH-ch-nih
Etyczna decyzja. (Ethical decision.)
Unethical
Nieetyczny
nyeh-eh-TIH-ch-nih
Nieetyczne postępowanie. (Unethical conduct.)
Legal
Legalny
leh-GAHL-nih
Legalne działanie. (Legal action.)
Illegal
Nielegalny
nyeh-leh-GAHL-nih
Nielegalne działanie. (Illegal action.)
Allowed
Dozwolone
doz-vo-LO-neh
To jest dozwolone. (This is allowed.)
Forbidden
Zabronione
zah-bro-NEE-oneh
To jest zabronione. (This is forbidden.)
Permission
Pozwolenie
poz-vo-LEN-yeh
Mam pozwolenie. (I have permission.)
Prohibition
Zakaz
ZAH-kahs
Zakaz kłamstwa. (Prohibition of lying.)
Rule
Zasada
zah-SAH-dah
Zasada uczciwości. (Rule of honesty.)
Exception
Wyjątek
vih-YON-tek
Wyjątek od reguły. (Exception to the rule.)
Norm
Norma
NOR-mah
Społeczna norma. (Social norm.)
Standard
Standard
STAN-dahrt
Wysoki standard. (High standard.)
Expectation
Oczekiwanie
o-cheh-kee-VAH-nyeh
Twoje oczekiwania. (Your expectations.)
Pressure
Presja
PREH-shah
Presja społeczna. (Social pressure.)
Stress
Stres
strehs
Stres przed kłamstwem. (Stress before lying.)
Anxiety
Lęk / Niepokój
wenk / nyeh-PO-kooy
Lęk przed prawdą. (Anxiety about truth.)
Comfort
Komfort
KOM-fort
Strefa komfortu. (Comfort zone.)
Discomfort
Dyskomfort / Niekonfort
dis-KOM-fort / nyeh-kom-FORT
Poczucie dyskomfortu. (Feeling of discomfort.)
Safety
Bezpieczeństwo
beh-pyeh-CHEHN-stvo
Poczucie bezpieczeństwa. (Feeling of safety.)
Danger
Niebezpieczeństwo
nyeh-beh-pyeh-CHEHN-stvo
Niebezpieczeństwo prawdy. (Danger of truth.)
Risk
Ryzyko
RIH-zih-ko
Ryzyko kłamstwa. (Risk of lying.)
Reward
Nagroda
nah-GRO-dah
Nagroda za prawdę. (Reward for truth.)
Punishment
Kara
KAH-rah
Kara za kłamstwo. (Punishment for lying.)
Consequence
Konsekwencja
kon-seh-KVEN-tsya
Konsekwencje działania. (Consequences of action.)
Cause
Przyczyna
pshih-CHIH-nah
Przyczyna kłamstwa. (Cause of lying.)
Effect
Efekt / Skutek
EH-fekt / SKOO-tek
Efekt uboczny. (Side effect.)
Reason
Powód
PO-voot
Główny powód. (Main reason.)
Excuse
Wymówka
vih-MOOF-kah
Słaba wymówka. (Weak excuse.)
Justification
Uzasadnienie
oo-zah-sahd-NYEN-yeh
Uzasadnienie kłamstwa. (Justification of lying.)
Rationalization
Racjonalizacja
rah-tsy-o-nah-li-ZA-tsya
Racjonalizacja zachowania. (Rationalization of behavior.)
Denial
Zaprzeczenie
zah-PSHEH-cheh-nyeh
Zaprzeczenie rzeczywistości. (Denial of reality.)
Projection
Projekcja
pro-YEK-tsya
Projekcja winy. (Projection of guilt.)
Rationalization
Racjonalizacja
rah-tsy-o-nah-li-ZA-tsya
Mechanizm obronny. (Defense mechanism.)

Polish
English
To jest kłamstwo.
This is a lie.
Mów prawdę.
Speak the truth.
Mam zaufanie.
I have trust.
On kłamie.
He is lying.
Ukrywam prawdę.
I hide the truth.
Chronię siebie.
I protect myself.
Dlaczego kłamiemy?
Why do we lie?
Jaki powód?
What reason?
Jaka korzyść?
What benefit?
Rozumiem dlaczego.
I understand why.
Wybaczam ci.
I forgive you.
Ufam ci.
I trust you.
Prawdziwa twarz.
True face.
Mechanizm obronny.
Defense mechanism.
Społeczna norma.
Social norm.
Presja społeczna.
Social pressure.
Strefa komfortu.
Comfort zone.
Osobisty rozwój.
Personal growth.
Szczera rozmowa.
Honest conversation.
Czas na zmianę.
Time for change.
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