bloß/bloːs/only; just; merely
bloß is a German adverb that means only, just, or merely. It is pronounced /bloːs/.
Definitions
1.only; just; merely (limiting to something, no more than that)(limiting, restricting)
a.only, nothing but
Ich wollte bloß helfen.—I just wanted to help.
b.merely (not more than)
Es ist bloß ein Kratzer.—It's just a scratch.
2.just (emphasizing a warning or urgency, often in imperatives)(modal particle, expressing warning, urgency)
a.just (used to reinforce a request, warning, or prohibition)
Pass bloß auf!—Just be careful!
b.just (expressing insistence or threat)
Komm bloß nicht zu spät!—Don't you dare be late!
3.emphasizing surprise or insistence in questions/exclamations(reinforcing exclamations or questions)
a.used for surprise/disbelief
Wie bist du bloß darauf gekommen?—How on earth did you come up with that?
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bloß" mean in English?
- "bloß" means only, just, or merely. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "bloß"?
- "bloß" is pronounced /bloːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "bloß"?
- "bloß" is a adverb in German.
