Translation of Slovak word "ako" to English
ako
/akɔ/
Meaning
ConjunctionIn the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
How to use
Comparative conjunction, adverb, and particle meaning 'as, like, how'. As an interrogative adverb ('Ako sa máš?') it inquires about manner; as a subordinating conjunction it introduces comparative ('silný ako lev') or manner clauses ('urob to tak, ako vieš').
🇬🇧 English
as
Example sentence
Neviem, ako sa dostať na vlakovú stanicu.
I don't know how to get to the train station.
Urob to tak, ako uznáš za vhodné.
Do it however you want, I don't care.
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Common phrases
- ako sa máš— how are you
- tak ako— just like, as well as
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slovak word "ako" mean?▼
The Slovak word "ako" means "as" in English.
How do you pronounce the Slovak word "ako"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Neviem, ako sa dostať na vlakovú stanicu." (which translates as "I don't know how to get to the train station.").
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