endast
only
Används för att säga att något gäller för en viss sak eller person och inte för fler. Det betyder samma som 'bara'.
Word: endast
Language: Swedish
English translation: only, just, solely
Definition/Explanation:
"Endast" is an adverb in Swedish that means "only" or "just" in English. It is used to limit or restrict the scope of something to a particular thing or amount.
Examples:
- Jag har endast tio kronor kvar.
(I have only ten kronor left.) - Denna button fungerar endast på den här sidan.
(This button works only on this page.)
Similar words and differences:
| Word | English equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| endast | only, just | A bit formal, used in writing and speech |
| bara | only, just | More conversational, commonly used in everyday language |
| enbart | solely, exclusively | Often more formal than "bara," emphasizing exclusivity |
Summary:
"Endast" is a somewhat formal synonym to "bara," both meaning "only" or "just." "Enbart" carries a stronger sense of exclusivity, indicating something is done or included solely without exception.
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Examples
Jag vill endast ha kaffe.adverb
I want only coffee.
Endast en liten del fanns kvar efter mötet.adverb
Only a small part remained after the meeting.
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