Translation of Slovak word "ale" to English
ale
/ale/
Meaning
ConjunctionUsed to introduce a statement that contrasts with, or qualifies, what has just been said.
How to use
The adversative conjunction 'ale' introduces contrasting words or clauses ('but, yet'). It always requires a comma before it when connecting two clauses or contrasting sentence members (e.g. 'malý, ale šikovný').
🇬🇧 English
but
Example sentence
Chcel som ísť von, ale začalo pršať.
I wanted to go outside, but it started raining.
Film bol dlhý, ale stál za to.
The movie was long, but it was worth it.
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Common phrases
- ale kdeže— not at all / no way
- nie ..., ale ...— not ..., but ...
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What does the Slovak word "ale" mean?▼
The Slovak word "ale" means "but" in English.
How do you pronounce the Slovak word "ale"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Chcel som ísť von, ale začalo pršať." (which translates as "I wanted to go outside, but it started raining.").
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