No. 16 in Slovak

aby

"To" or "so that" (used to express purpose or intent).

In a sentence

Študujem, aby som sa zlepšil v slovenčine.
I study in order to improve in Slovak.
The word 'aby' is used to indicate a purpose or goal, introducing a subordinate clause.
Potrebujem tvoju pomoc, aby sme to mohli dokončiť.
I need your help so that we can finish it.
Here, 'aby' introduces a clause expressing a result or an aim achieved through mutual efforts.
Myslíš, že mám hovoriť pomalšie, aby mi rozumel?
Do you think I should speak more slowly so that he understands me?
In this sentence, 'aby' functions to explain the purpose or reasoning behind the proposed action.

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