Collins Gem Polish Phrasebook and Dictionary
A handy Polish phrasebook and dictionary, easy-to-read design and simple navigation, Gem Polish will give you the right word at the right time – every time for your travels in Poland.Communicate with ease in all of the most common travel situations. A reliable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem Polish Phrasebook and Dictionary, the right word will always be at your fingertips.This indispensable language guide covers the topics and phrases that crop up every day on holiday, from finding a hotel to choosing wine.Includes:• Fully updated travel information• Travel tips• 3000-word dictionary• Comprehensive menu decoder• Grammar and pronunciation sections• "Face to face" conversationsWith the help of the Gem Polish Phrasebook you will never be lost for words in Poland again.
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This phrasebook includes a two-way dictionary which can be searched at any time using the link at the end of each chapter, or by using the menu to move to the back of the phrasebook. You can use the âbackâ button to return to where you were in the phrasebook.
Your Collins Gem Phrasebook is designed to help you locate the exact phrase you need, when you need it, whether on holiday or for business. If you want to adapt the phrases, you can easily see where to substitute your own words using the dictionary section, and the clear layout gives you direct access to the different topics.
The Gem Phrasebook includes:
Over 70 topics arranged thematically. Each phrase is accompanied by a simple pronunciation guide which eliminates any problems pronouncing foreign words.
A top ten tips section to safeguard against any cultural faux pas, giving essential dos and donâts for situations involving local customs or etiquette.
Practical hints to make your stay trouble free, showing you where to go and what to do when dealing with everyday matters such as travel or hotels and offering valuable tourist information.
Face to face sections so that you understand what is being said to you. These example mini-dialogues give you a good idea of what to expect from a real conversation.
Common announcements and messages you may hear, ensuring that you never miss the important information you need to know when out and about.
A clearly laid-out 3000-word dictionary means you will never be stuck for words.
A basic grammar section which will enable you to build on your phrases.
A list of public holidays to avoid being caught out by unexpected opening and closing hours, and to make sure you donât miss the celebrations!
Itâs worth spending time before you embark on your travels just looking through the topics to see what is covered and becoming familiar with what might be said to you.
Whatever the situation, your Gem Phrasebook is sure to help!
Contents
Spelling and pronouncing Polish are not difficult once you know a few basic rules. This book has been designed so that as you read the pronunciation of the phrases, you can follow the Polish too. This will help you recognize how Polish is pronounced and give you a feeling for the rhythm of the language. Here are five simple rules to follow:
1 Some letters are marked with additional signs above or below them to indicate different pronunciation: Ä , Ä, Ä, Å, Å, Ï, Å, ź and ż.
Examples:
| Polish | sounds like | example pronunciation |
| Ä | on sÄ d | sond (in the middle of the word) |
| ow sÄ | sow (at the end of the word) | |
| Ä | en rÄka | renka (in the middle of the word) |
| e bÄdÄ | bende (at the end of the word) | |
| Ä/cz/ci | (similar pronunciation) | |
| ch Äma | chma | |
| czek | chek | |
| ciemno | chemno | |
| Å | w Åadne | wadne |
| Å/ni | n y niebo | n yebo |
| ó (= u) | oo bóg | book |
| Å/si | sh Åmiech | shmieh |
| ź/ż/zi | (similar pronunciation) | |
| zh żona | zhona | |
| zima | zheema | |
| źle | zhle |
2 These consonants are pronounced differently in Polish than they are in English:
| Polish | sounds like | example pronunciation |
| c | ts cena | tsena |
| ch = h | h chaÅwa | hawva |
| j | y jestem | yestem |
| r (strong) | r rower | rover |
| w | v wino | veeno |
3 The consonants below are represented by two letters, but make just one sound:
| Polish | sounds like | example pronunciation |
| cz | ch czek | chek |
| sz | sh szal | shal |
