This is the 504th most frequent Slovak word.
avšak
"Avšak" means "however" or "nevertheless" in English.
Here, 'avšak' is employed to contrast the future intention with the present inability.
Nabudúce sa nezabudnem opýtať, avšak teraz na to nie je čas.
Next time I won't forget to ask, however, there is no time for it now.
In this context, 'avšak' serves to introduce a counterpoint to the subject's belief.
Myslí si, že vie všetko, avšak často sa mýli.
He thinks he knows everything, however, he is often wrong.
In this sentence, 'avšak' is used to introduce a contradiction to the action expressed earlier.