Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #43
Word (Wort)

nur

Translation (Übersetzung) only, just
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /nuːɐ/
A1
Adverbs
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
grammar most-common adverb limitation
Adverb meaning 'only', 'just', or 'merely'. Used to limit or restrict meaning. Forty-third most frequent word in German.

nur - German Adverbs - nur Meaning - nur Translation - nur Adverbs Examples

nur is a German Adverbs

Learn nur meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. nur is classified as an Adverb in German grammar.

nur Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Ich habe nur ein Buch.
I have only one book.
limiting quantity
Nur ich komme mit.
Only I am coming along.
limiting scope
Ich habe nur noch fünf Minuten.
I only have five minutes left.
remaining quantity
Nicht nur ich, sondern auch er kommt.
Not only I, but also he is coming.
not only...but also
Nur wenn es regnet, bleibe ich zu Hause.
Only if it rains, I stay home.
conditional
Das ist nur für dich.
This is only for you.
limiting scope
Ich habe nur noch ein paar Minuten.
I only have a few minutes left.
remaining quantity

nur Word Family - nur Related Words - nur Family Members

nur Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

Related Adverb (Verwandtes Adverb)
bloß
Meaning: only, just
Usage: only, just (more informal, similar meaning)
Example: Ich habe bloß ein Buch.
Adverb
lediglich
Meaning: merely, only
Usage: merely, only (more formal)
Example: Ich habe lediglich ein Buch.
Adverb
ausschließlich
Meaning: exclusively, solely
Usage: exclusively, solely (more formal, emphasis on exclusivity)
Example: Das ist ausschließlich für dich.
Adverb
Related Adjective (Verwandtes Adjektiv)
einzig
Meaning: sole, only
Usage: sole, only (adjective, different part of speech)
Example: Das ist der einzige Weg.
Adjective
Related Adverb/Adjective (Verwandtes Adverb/Adjektiv)
allein
Meaning: alone, only
Usage: alone, only (can mean 'only' in some contexts)
Example: Allein das ist schon genug.
Adverb/adjective
Compound Form (Verbindungsform)
nur noch
Meaning: only still, just still
Usage: emphasizing remaining quantity
Example: Ich habe nur noch ein Stück.
Adverb
nicht nur
Meaning: not only
Usage: not only (used with 'sondern auch')
Example: Nicht nur ich, sondern auch er.
Adverb
Opposite Adverb (Gegenteiliges Adverb)
auch
Meaning: also
Usage: also (addition vs. restriction)
Example: Ich komme auch mit.
Adverb

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

nur Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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

nur Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

nur noch
only still, just still
High frequency
nur wenn
only if
High frequency
nicht nur
not only
High frequency
nur ein
only one
High frequency
nur einmal
only once
High frequency
nur noch ein
only one more, just one more
High frequency
nur so
just like that, for no reason
High frequency
nur noch fünf Minuten
only five minutes left
High frequency
nicht nur...sondern auch
not only...but also
High frequency
nur für
only for
High frequency
nur noch ein paar
only a few more
High frequency
nur noch einmal
only once more
High frequency

nur Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

nur so
just like that, for no reason
Without specific reason or purpose
nur noch ein Wörtchen
just one more word
Asking to say one more thing
nur noch ein bisschen
just a little bit more
Asking for a small additional amount
nur so dahin
just casually, offhand
Doing something without much thought or effort
nur noch ein Mal
just one more time
Requesting one more repetition
nicht nur, sondern auch
not only, but also
Emphasizing addition of another element
nur zu
go ahead, feel free
Encouraging someone to proceed

nur Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

bloß
Meaning: only, just
High similarity
lediglich
Meaning: merely, only
High similarity
ausschließlich
Meaning: exclusively, solely
High similarity
einzig
Meaning: sole, only
Medium similarity
allein
Meaning: alone, only
Medium similarity

nur Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

auch
Meaning: also
sowohl
Meaning: both, as well
nicht nur
Meaning: not only

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

nur Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

bloß lediglich ausschließlich einzig allein auch sowohl nur noch nicht nur Adverb

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