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Nur Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Nur" is mainly used as adverb meaning "only", "just" or "merely". It is also used as particle and conjunction.
Essential properties of "nur"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Conjunction
adverbial
Meanings of "nur" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Exclusively or solely"
"Nur", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Only, solely, exclusively."
- Translation(s): only, just, merely, solely
- Synonym(s): lediglich, bloß, ausschließlich
- Antonym(s): auch, ebenfalls
- Related word(s): allein, einzig
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe nur eine Frage.
- Sie trinkt nur Wasser.
- Er kommt nur am Wochenende zu Besuch.
2.) "Used for emphasis or to intensify a statement or command"
"Nur", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to emphasize or intensify an affirmation or a command."
- Translation(s): just, simply, indeed, do
- Synonym(s): einfach, halt
- Related word(s): doch, mal
📝 Some usage examples:
- Komm nur herein!
- Mach nur weiter so!
- Das ist nur zu deinem Besten.
3.) "Indicates an exception or limitation"
"Nur", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "Introduces an exception or limitation."
- Translation(s): only, but, except, merely
- Synonym(s): außer, aber
- Related word(s): jedoch, allerdings
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich würde gerne kommen, nur habe ich keine Zeit.
- Das Essen war gut, nur etwas zu salzig.
- Er ist nett, nur manchmal etwas unhöflich.