This is the 31st most frequent Slovak word.
bolo
"Was" or "were" (past tense of "to be").
The word 'bolo' appears in the impersonal passive construction, indicating an action done in the past.
Bolo nám povedané, aby sme počkali.
We were told to wait.
The word 'bolo' is part of a set expression, conveying a sentiment in past tense.
Bolo mi potešením stretnúť vás.
It was my pleasure to meet you.
The word 'bolo' is used as the past tense of the verb 'byť' (to be), describing a state of the weather in the past.