This is the 15th most frequent Swedish word.
så
The Swedish word "så" means "so," "then," "thus," or "as" depending on the context.
In this example, 'så' is an adverb emphasizing a statement or assumption, similar to 'so' in English.
Om det är så, borde vi gå nu.
If it is so, we should leave now.
In this case, 'så' is a conjunction connecting two clauses and indicating cause or consequence, equivalent to 'so' in English.
Jag var trött, så jag gick och lade mig.
I was tired, so I went to bed.
Here, 'så' is used as an adverb to denote a comparative degree, meaning 'that' or 'as' in English.