isto

In a sentence

• Ja volim čokoladu, a isto tako i kekse.

  I like chocolate, and also cookies.

  The word 'isto' is used here to mean 'also,' indicating an additional item in the preference listed.

• Isto smo rođeni u siječnju.

  We were born in January as well.

  In this case, 'isto' is short for 'isto tako' and implies similarity or agreement of facts.

• To je isto važno kao i priprema za ispit.

  That is equally important as preparing for the exam.

  Here, 'isto' connects two elements to imply equality in importance or relevance.