al

al

The Polish word "al" is an abbreviation for "aleja," meaning "avenue" in English.

Here, "ale" is a conjunction introduced to show a contrast between the two clauses.

Chciałem iść na spacer, ale pada deszcz.

I wanted to go for a walk, but it's raining.

Here, "ale" indicates a preference being stated after an initial liking.

Lubię herbatę, ale wolę kawę.

I like tea, but I prefer coffee.

Here, "ale" conveys a discrepancy or obstacle in achieving the desired outcome.

Czasami coś planuję, ale nie zawsze udaje mi się to zrealizować.

Sometimes I plan something, but I can't always execute it.