Bulgarian

Conjunction

ако • ‎(áko)

1. if

Macedonian

Etymology

From Proto-Slavic *jako.

Conjunction

ако • ‎(ako)

1. if

Usage notes

• This word is mostly used with verbs in the present tense and for realistic conditions. Otherwise, "да" tends to be used.

Particle

ако • ‎(ako)

1. (colloquial) A particle expressing or asking for permission.

   Нема да се вратам вечер дома. Ако?‎ ― Nema da se vratam večer doma. Ako? ― I won't return home this evening. Is that all right?

   Ако да ја сменам бравата?‎ ― Ako da ja smenam bravata? ― Is it all right if I change the lock?

Serbo-Croatian

Etymology

From Proto-Slavic *jako.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /âko/
• Hyphenation: а‧ко

Conjunction

а̏ко ‎(Latin spelling ȁko)

1. if