ale

ale

"Ale" in Czech means "but" in English.

Here, 'ale' is used as a conjunction to contrast two parts of the sentence.

Chci jít do parku, ale prší.

I want to go to the park, but it's raining.

In this instance, 'ale' introduces a contrast or exception to the preceding clause.

Slyšela jsem, že přijdeš, ale nevěděla jsem, kdy.

I heard that you would come, but I didn't know when.

The word 'ale' highlights an opposing result or decision compared to the first part of the sentence.

Je to trochu drahé, ale já to chci koupit.

It's a bit expensive, but I want to buy it.