ADVERB

lediglich/ˈleːdɪklɪç/merely; only; just

lediglich is a German adverb that means merely, only, or just. It is pronounced /ˈleːdɪklɪç/.

Definitions

1.used to emphasize limitation to something; no more than(restriction, limitation)

a.no more or nothing else than stated

Er wollte lediglich helfen, nicht kritisieren.He merely wanted to help, not to criticize.

b.emphasizing a minimum or low extent

Das war lediglich ein Missverständnis.That was merely a misunderstanding.

Frequently asked questions

What does "lediglich" mean in English?
"lediglich" means merely, only, or just. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "lediglich"?
"lediglich" is pronounced /ˈleːdɪklɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "lediglich"?
"lediglich" is a adverb in German.

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