No. 36 in Bulgarian

ако

The Bulgarian word "ако" means "if."

In a sentence

Ако времето е хубаво, ще отидем на плаж.
If the weather is nice, we will go to the beach.
Used as a conditional conjunction to introduce a condition.
Не знам дали може да се разчита на него, но ако да, ще му се доверя.
I don't know if he can be relied on, but if so, I will trust him.
Used as a conditional conjunction introducing an alternative scenario to the preceding context.
Ще те питам пак, ако ми мине през ум.
I will ask you again if it crosses my mind.
Used as a conditional conjunction indicating a precondition for an action.

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