This is the 202nd most frequent Serbian word.
пале
The Serbian word "пале" can mean "ignite" or "light" (as in lighting a fire) and can also refer to the plural form of "пал" (stake or pole), depending on context.
The word 'пале' is used as a verb meaning 'to ignite or light up.'
Свећице на торти пале за један трен.
The candles on the cake were lit in a moment.
Here, 'пале' is a form of the verb 'падати' meaning 'to fall.'
Лишће у јесен полако пале са дрвећа.
Leaves slowly fall from the trees in the autumn.
In this context, 'пале' is used metaphorically, meaning 'come to mind.'