Difference between a and i

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Hello!

While I was reading through this lesson, I noticed the use of two words for “and”, of which are “a” and “i”. What is the difference between them, and when should I be using each? For example, “i” is used “jestem drugi raz w tym mieście i bardzo je lubię”; while “a” is used “a podczas Drugiej Wojny Światowej nie został zniszczony, w przeciwieństwie do Warszawy”

Thanks!

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Hello!

The word “i” definitely means “and”. It’s OK.
Think about “a” as like it is “but” in English.

It may be used to express a contrast: Warsaw is given here as a contrast to Krakow.

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Yes, “a” means “and, on the other hand,” or something similar. You will learn to use the correct one as you progress with your studies.
Powodzenia,
Michele

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By the way, this lesson is also shared in the LingQ library, with audio: Login - LingQ.

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Parę przykładów:
Ja chcę iść do kina a moja żona do teatru.
Warszawa jest stolicą Polski a Kraków nie.
Polska leży nad morzem a Czechy nie.

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Thanks y’all!

@Mikebond- I have it with the audio, I already imported the lessons when you told me that you had also imported it as well :stuck_out_tongue: