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Polish
Etymology
Literally, “but that”.
Pronunciation
Particle
ale to
- (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
Further reading
- ale to in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- ale to in Polish dictionaries at PWN