1. "But" - This is the most common meaning of "ale" and functions as a conjunction, similar to its English counterpart.
Example: "Chcę iść do kina, ale jestem zmęczony." (I want to go to the cinema, but I'm tired.)
2. "Beer" - This meaning is a bit less common, but it's still used in some contexts, especially when talking about specific types of beer.
Example: "Piwo ale" (Ale beer)
It's important to note that "ale" is pronounced differently in each of these contexts.
* In the "but" context, it's pronounced like "ah-leh".
* In the "beer" context, it's pronounced like "al-eh".
To know which meaning is intended, you'll need to consider the context of the sentence.