bloß
only · just · merely
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The German word "bloß" is an adjective or adverb meaning "mere," "only," "bare," or "just."
- As an adjective, it relates to "bloß" = bare, uncovered (e.g., bloße Hände = bare hands).
- As an adverb, it means simply/only/just to emphasize something small or insignificant (e.g., Ich wollte bloß helfen. = I just wanted to help.)
Similar words:
- nur (only)
- einfach (simply)
- lediglich (merely)
Difference:
- "bloß" often emphasizes vulnerability or minimalism more than "nur" or "lediglich."
- "nur" is the most neutral for "only."
- "bloß" can carry a more emotional or emphatic nuance ("just," "only," sometimes pleading).
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Examples
Er ist bloß müde.adverb
He is only tired.
Gib mir bloß das Buch und nichts anderes.adverb
Just give me the book and nothing else.
Lass das bloß sein!adverb
Just leave it!
Deine Sorgen sind bloß Illusionen.adverb
Your worries are merely illusions.
Wir haben bloß fünf Minuten zum Vorbereiten.adverb
We have only five minutes to prepare
Bloß zur Information, er kommt später.adverb
Just for your information, he is coming later.
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