lecz

lecz

"Lecz" means "but" or "however" in English.

In this sentence, 'lecz' is used as a conjunction to express a contrast between two statements.

Chciałbym pójść do kina, lecz jestem bardzo zmęczony.

I would like to go to the cinema, but I am very tired.

Here, 'lecz' serves as a conjunction to provide an alternative to the first clause.

Nie kupiłem nowej książki, lecz magazyn.

I didn't buy a new book, but a magazine.

'Lecz' in this example functions as a conjunction highlighting an unsuccessful outcome after an attempt.

Próbowałem ją zrozumieć, lecz nie udało mi się.

I tried to understand her, but I didn't succeed.