wolałam

This is the 5661st most frequent Polish word.


wolałam

"I preferred."


This usage of 'wolałam' expresses a preference between two alternatives in the past.

Wolałam zostać w domu zamiast iść na imprezę.

I preferred to stay home instead of going to the party.


Here, 'wolałam' indicates a choice or inclination toward a particular action during a past situation.

Wolałam mówić cicho, żeby nie przeszkadzać.

I preferred to speak quietly so as not to disturb.


In this instance, 'wolałam' is used to indicate a comparative preference between objects in the past.

Wolałam tę książkę od tamtej, bo była bardziej interesująca.

I preferred this book over that one because it was more interesting.