No. 105 in Macedonian

доколку

The word "доколку" in Macedonian means "if" or "in case."

In a sentence

Доколку врне утре, ќе си останам дома.
If it rains tomorrow, I will stay home.
In this sentence, 'доколку' is used as a conjunction to introduce a conditional clause, equivalent to 'if' in English.
Доколку ги прочиташ книгите навреме, ќе биде полесно да се подготвиш за испитот.
If you read the books on time, it will be easier to prepare for the exam.
Here, 'доколку' functions as a conjunction to establish a condition for the outcome mentioned in the main clause.
Доколку не сфаќам нешто, обично ја прашувам наставничката за помош.
If I don't understand something, I usually ask the teacher for help.
In this context, 'доколку' is used to introduce a hypothetical situation under which the action in the main clause takes place.

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