11-21-2006, 06:07 PM
Fuuny you're the second person to ask today!
The real Polish pronunciation is
Pone-yee-jowick
The English pronunciation is
Pon-a-za-lik
Our name means Monday. Can you imagine learning the other days of the week? I learned how to spell my name when I was four. It was a doozy.
My dad's brother Joe legally changed his name to Monday. A heck of a lot easier I must admit, but I'm glad dad didn't change ours. I like having the heritage that is associated with it.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"