This is the 7th most frequent Slovak word.
ako
"Like" or "as."
In this sentence, 'ako' is used as an interrogative adverb meaning 'how'.
Ako sa máš?
How are you?
In this sentence, 'ako' functions as a comparative conjunction meaning 'like' or 'as'.
Je múdry ako sova.
He is wise like an owl.
In this sentence, 'ako' acts as a conjunction introducing a manner clause meaning 'the way'.