Polish words / 1–250 / no. 18
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/a/conjunction#18 most common
and (contrast), while, whereas
Usage noteContrastive 'and'; also starts short questions: A ty? = And you?
Examples
- Ja wolę herbatę, a ty?I prefer tea, and you?
- Mąż pracuje rano, a ja wieczorem.My husband works in the morning, while I work in the evening.