but

/bʌt/

conjunction

ale

/ˈalɛ/· spójnik

Also

jednak

Definition

Used to introduce a contrasting or opposing idea.

Examples

I want to go, but I'm too tired.

Chcę iść, ale jestem zbyt zmęczony.

He tried his best, but he didn't win.

Starał się jak mógł, jednak nie wygrał.

Synonyms

however nevertheless except

Collocations

but alsobut fornothing but

preposition

oprócz

/ˈɔprut͡ʂ/· przyimek

Also

poza

Definition

Except for; apart from.

Examples

Everyone but John was there.

Wszyscy oprócz Johna tam byli.

He eats nothing but vegetables.

On nie je nic poza warzywami.

Synonyms

except excluding

Collocations

all butanything but

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