Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #85
Word (Wort)

nur-weil

Translation (Übersetzung) only because
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [nuːɐ̯ vaɪ̯l]
B1
Conjunction
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
conjunction contrast reason compound_word subordinate-clause
A compound conjunction used to express a reason that is insufficient or surprising given the consequence. Often implies a contrast or unexpected result.

nur-weil - German Conjunction - nur-weil Meaning - nur-weil Translation - nur-weil Conjunction Examples

nur-weil is a German Conjunction

Learn nur-weil meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. nur-weil is classified as a Conjunction in German grammar.

nur-weil Examples (Beispiele) in English

nur-weil examples with English translations. See how to use nur-weil in sentences. nur-weil example sentences in English below.

Nur weil es regnet, müssen wir den Ausflug nicht absagen.
Just because it's raining doesn't mean we have to cancel the trip.
Expressing that a reason is insufficient for a particular action
Sie ist nicht automatisch klug, nur weil sie gute Noten hat.
She isn't automatically smart just because she has good grades.
Challenging an assumption based on limited evidence
Nur weil du größer bist, darfst du nicht über andere bestimmen.
Just because you're taller doesn't mean you get to boss others around.
Rejecting an inappropriate conclusion from a fact

nur-weil — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for nur-weil — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Nur weil ich müde bin, ich gehe früh ins Bett.
    Nur weil ich müde bin, gehe ich früh ins Bett.
    In German, when a subordinate clause (starting with nur weil) comes first, the main clause must have verb-second word order (the conjugated verb comes second).
  • Ich gehe früh ins Bett, nur weil ich müde bin.
    Ich gehe früh ins Bett, nur weil ich müde bin.
    Actually correct! When the main clause comes first, the subordinate clause with nur weil comes at the end with the verb at the end. This mistake example shows correct usage to clarify.
  • Nur weil du das sagst, bedeutet es nicht, dass es wahr ist.
    Nur weil du das sagst, heißt das nicht, dass es wahr ist.
    While 'bedeutet' (means) is sometimes used, 'heißt' (literally 'is called') is the more idiomatic collocation with 'nur weil' in this context.

nur-weil Word Family - nur-weil Related Words - nur-weil Family Members

nur-weil Word Family (Wortfamilie)

nur-weil word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn nur-weil family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore nur-weil related words and expand your German vocabulary.

component (Bestandteil)
nur
Meaning: only
Example: Das ist nur ein Beispiel.
Adverb
weil
Meaning: because
Example: Ich bleibe zu Hause, weil ich krank bin.
Conjunction
related expression (verwandter Ausdruck)
obwohl
Meaning: although
Example: Obwohl es regnet, gehen wir spazieren.
Conjunction

nur-weil Usage - nur-weil Collocations - nur-weil Idioms - nur-weil Synonyms - nur-weil Antonyms

nur-weil Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use nur-weil in context. Discover nur-weil collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master nur-weil usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

nur-weil Collocations (Kollokationen)

nur-weil collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn nur-weil word combinations and how to use nur-weil with other words naturally.

nur weil... heißt das nicht
just because... doesn't mean
High frequency
nur weil... muss man nicht
just because... you don't have to
High frequency
nur weil... ist es nicht
just because... it's not
Medium frequency
nur weil... darf man nicht
just because... you're not allowed to
Medium frequency
nur weil... sollte man nicht
just because... you shouldn't
Medium frequency

nur-weil Idioms (Redewendungen)

nur-weil idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing nur-weil with meanings and explanations. Master nur-weil expressions used in everyday German.

Nur weil die Sonne scheint, muss man nicht gleich baden gehen.
Just because the sun is shining doesn't mean you have to go swimming right away.
Don't overreact to favorable circumstances; don't jump to conclusions based on limited information.
Nur weil du Recht hast, musst du es nicht jedem unter die Nase reiben.
Just because you're right doesn't mean you have to rub everyone's nose in it.
Being correct doesn't justify being arrogant or obnoxious about it.

nur-weil Synonyms (Synonyme)

nur-weil synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for nur-weil and expand your German vocabulary. Learn nur-weil similar words and their usage.

einzig weil
Meaning: solely because
High similarity
ausschließlich weil
Meaning: exclusively because
Medium similarity

nur-weil Antonyms (Antonyme)

nur-weil antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to nur-weil. Discover nur-weil opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

obwohl
Meaning: although
trotzdem
Meaning: nevertheless
dennoch
Meaning: nonetheless

nur-weil Semantically Related Words - nur-weil Contextually Related Words - nur-weil Thematically Related Words

nur-weil Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

nur-weil semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to nur-weil. Explore nur-weil related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn nur-weil contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

weil da denn obwohl trotzdem bloß einzig

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