ale to

See also: aleto

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “but that”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈa.lɛ tɔ/

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• Rhymes: -ɛtɔ

Particle

ale to

1. (idiomatic) but, oh so, absolutely, ever so, and I mean (used to emphasis a previously mentioned point)

   Synonyms: ale, ależ

   Nikt, ale to nikt nie może o tym wiedzieć. ― No one, and I mean no one, can know about this.

   Jestem bardzo, ale to bardzo głodny. ― I am very, and I mean very hungry.

Usage notes

Usually the repeated word is emphasized.

Related terms

particle

• ależ

 

Further reading

• ale to in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
• ale to in Polish dictionaries at PWN