Translation of Czech word "aby" to English
aby
/ˈabɪ/
How to use
Conjunction. Requires past tense forms of the verb in the dependent clause (e.g., abys šel).
🇬🇧 English
to
Example
Udělal jsem to všechno jen proto, aby ses měla dobře.
I did all this just so you would be well.
Řekni mu, aby na mě počkal před domem.
Tell him to wait for me in front of the house.
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What does the Czech word "aby" mean?▼
The Czech word "aby" means "to" in English.
How do you pronounce the Czech word "aby"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ukazuje směr" (which translates as "I did all this just so you would be well.").
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