#63107
03/30/2002 11:53 PM
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I remembered the name of these beautifully-done eggs, first introduced to me by my college roommate, who is of Hungarian descent, and thought others might enjoy a look. And if anyone can tell me how to pronounce the word, I'd be grateful--she laughed unmercifully! I suppose it is a Ukrainian word?** http://www.cs.unc.edu/~yakowenk/pysanky/**Found the answer at a different site. http://www.library.arizona.edu/images/folkarts/pysankytxt.html
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#63108
03/30/2002 11:58 PM
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Jackie, my Dad speaks Hungarian (he had to, to speak with his grandparents), and I ran the word by him. Said it was Ukrainian. 
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#63109
03/31/2002 12:45 AM
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Dear Jackie: Here is one more URL. At very bottom is e-mail address where you might be able to learn the pronunication. http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/amorash/ukregg.html
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#63110
03/31/2002 1:05 AM
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God bless you. Need a hanky, sweetie? [running for cover, ducking flying eggs-e] 
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#63111
03/31/2002 2:24 AM
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Here you go, jackie: pysanky
PEH-SAN-KEH
The pronunciation of "py" in Pysanky is middle between "PIH" and "PEH". But closer to the western Ukraine, it is nearer to "PEH". My Dad, familiar with the tradition being from Eastern European descent, pronounced it PIH- SAN-KEE. And Connie...no, I don't want that kind of hanky, thank you. 
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#63112
03/31/2002 3:32 AM
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if anyone can tell me how to pronounce the word, I'd be grateful--she laughed unmercifully!
[looking forward to hearing yiddish with a Kentucky drawl -e]
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#63113
03/31/2002 3:58 PM
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In Poland this word ( "pisanka") is pronounce (the singular) pee - san - ka, (plural) "pisanki" is pronounce pee-san-kee.
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#63114
03/31/2002 4:16 PM
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Funny, I was going to say what Krzysztof said, but Krzyszyof beat me to it.  All I can say now is... Welcome Krzysztof!  (...uh did I say that right?)
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#63115
03/31/2002 4:48 PM
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I did not hear, what did you say, but I think almost right.Well done!
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#63116
03/31/2002 6:29 PM
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I, too, WELCOME you!
Sorry, HEV, I have no life!
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#63117
03/31/2002 6:46 PM
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Therefore, you rest in peace.
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#63118
04/01/2002 1:20 AM
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O' poor me, I have no life. -Consuelo Therefore, my dear, you rest in peace. -Krzysztof You know Krzysztof, this might be the beginning of a beautiful relationship, my friend.
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#63119
04/01/2002 1:50 PM
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(...uh did I say that right?)
Uh, Kzheeshtawff(?)
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#63120
04/01/2002 5:04 PM
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Welcome, Krzysztof! I did not hear, what did you say, but I think almost right.Well done!Perhaps if he shouted very loudly, you could hear him... I suspect that you have a wonderful sense of humor, sir. If we can help you with your English, I think we will be glad to. For some questions, you might want to Send Private--I think most of us would be happy to help. And, thank you for your pronunciation help.
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#63121
04/01/2002 7:10 PM
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Krzysztof-- you posted!! I'm very happy you decided to join one of our conversations. p.s. Give Bella a kiss for me.
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#63122
04/02/2002 1:55 AM
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I, too, [all colours]WELCOME you!
[ white ]Sorry, HEV, I have no life!
Oh, no Connie, don't be sorry! We can't go leaving people unwelcomed, just 'cos I ain't around. How many others have I missed over the last four or five days? Thanks for stepping in. Any time you like, m'dear!
Add my welcome to your list of welcomes, Krzysztof!
Hev
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