This is the 16th most frequent Slovak word.
aby
"To" or "so that" (used to express purpose or intent).
The word 'aby' is used to indicate a purpose or goal, introducing a subordinate clause.
Študujem, aby som sa zlepšil v slovenčine.
I study in order to improve in Slovak.
Here, 'aby' introduces a clause expressing a result or an aim achieved through mutual efforts.
Potrebujem tvoju pomoc, aby sme to mohli dokončiť.
I need your help so that we can finish it.
In this sentence, 'aby' functions to explain the purpose or reasoning behind the proposed action.