Tag Archives: Useful everyday phrases

How to translate “dziś rano”

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

“Dziś rano” CANNOT be translated as today morning. Similarly, today afternoon and today evening are WRONG. Say this morning / this afternoon / this evening. But remember that yesterday morning / afternoon / evening and tomorrow morning / afternoon / evening are correct. Advertisements

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Attached or enclosed?

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

WRONG Please find the template agreement enclosed to this email. RIGHT Please find the template agreement attached to this email. Emails have attachments – an attachment is attached to an email. Letters, or anything else sent by post or courier, … Continue reading →

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One of… / each of… / any of… plus plural

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

If you use the phrases “one of… / each of… / any of…” they must be followed by the plural. Think about it – it’s logical. You’re always referring to one of / each of / any of many. WRONG … Continue reading →

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How to translate “W przypadku gdy…”

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

WRONG In case when the Lessee does not acquire a building permit before 30 June 2014, the Lessor has the right to terminate the lease agreement upon one month’s notice. RIGHT If the Lessee does not acquire a building permit … Continue reading →

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Careful how you translate “żaden”

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Mistakes are made when żaden is translated as “any” instead of “not … any”, “no”, “none” etc. Have a look at the following example: WRONG The exercise of this right is conditional upon the State Treasury having any shareholding in … Continue reading →

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How to translate “na koncie” / “na konto”

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

WRONG In English the phrase on a bank account is ALWAYS WRONG! RIGHT Payments are made into a bank account; money is transferred to a bank account; and, once a payment or transfer has been made, money is in a bank … Continue reading →

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As of

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

“As of” is a little phrase but I have a lot to say about it. Although it is very common in business writing it can create ambiguity if used incorrectly. Ambiguity is caused by the fact that “as of” has … Continue reading →

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