This is the 7th most frequent Slovak word.
ako
"Like" or "as."
In this sentence, 'ako' acts as a conjunction introducing a manner clause meaning 'the way'.
Spravím to tak, ako si povedal.
I will do it the way you said.
In this sentence, 'ako' is used as an interrogative adverb meaning 'how'.
Ako sa máš?
How are you?
In this sentence, 'ako' functions as a comparative conjunction meaning 'like' or 'as'.