pałę

pałę

The Polish word "pałę" is an informal slang term meaning "fail" or "failing grade" in the context of school, often referring to receiving the lowest mark. It can also colloquially mean "stick" or have vulgar connotations depending on context.

Here, 'pałę' refers to a colloquial term for 'head', used informally in Polish.

Zbiłem sobie pałę, schodząc z drabiny.

I hit my head while coming down the ladder.

Here, 'pałę' is used to describe an object, specifically the stick part of a broom.

Na podwórku znalazłem starą pałę od miotły.

I found an old broomstick in the yard.

Here, 'pałę' colloquially refers to a failing grade, commonly understood in educational contexts.

Dostał pałę z matematyki, bo nie nauczył się na sprawdzian.

He got a failing grade in math because he didn't study for the test.