No. 72 in Russian
так
"Так" means "so," "thus," "like this," or "in this way" in English.
In a sentence
Так хорошо сейчас на улице.
It's so nice outside right now.
'Так' is used as an intensifier, similar to 'so' in English, to emphasize the adjective 'хорошо' (nice).
Так, начнем урок.
Alright, let's start the lesson.
'Так' is used as an introductory phrase, equivalent to 'Alright' or 'Let's' to begin the process.
Я делаю это так, как вы сказали.
I do it the way you told me.
'Так' is used to denote 'in the manner of' or 'the way' something is done, referring to the method specified.
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