No. 31 in Slovak

bolo

"Was" or "were" (past tense of "to be").

In a sentence

Včera bolo pekné počasie.
Yesterday, the weather was nice.
The word 'bolo' is used as the past tense of the verb 'byť' (to be), describing a state of the weather in the past.
Bolo nám povedané, aby sme počkali.
We were told to wait.
The word 'bolo' appears in the impersonal passive construction, indicating an action done in the past.
Bolo mi potešením stretnúť vás.
It was my pleasure to meet you.
The word 'bolo' is part of a set expression, conveying a sentiment in past tense.

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