nur
Translation
only, just, merely
Examples
Ich habe nur fünf Euro.
I only have five euros.
Das ist nur ein Spiel.
That is just a game.
Komm nur herein!
Just come in!
Grammar Patterns
nur ((amount/number)) only (amount) I have only 10 euros.
nur ((noun)) just, only (sth.) That is just a joke.
((imperative)) nur just (do sth.) Come just inside!
Similar Words
Synonyms: bloß, lediglich; Antonyms: alles
Etymology
From Middle High German 'nūr', contraction of 'ni wære' (if it were not).
Memory Tips
Think of 'narrow'. 'Nur' narrows down the possibilities to just one thing.