Vocabulary
bloß
/bloːs/· adverb
only, just; (in questions and warnings) on earth, whatever you do
Bloß — everyday for nur (Ich habe bloß zehn Euro); in questions: Wo ist bloß mein Schlüssel? (Where on earth …?); in warnings: Fass das bloß nicht an! (Don't you dare touch that!)
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bloß
only, just
Ich wollte bloß fragen, wie es dir geht.
I just wanted to ask how you are.
Word family
bloßbloßstellento show someone upentblößento bare, to uncover
Common combinations
- bloß nicht!whatever you do, don't!
- nicht bloß … sondern auchnot only … but also
- Wo ist bloß …?Where on earth is …?
Real examples
- Es hat bloß zehn Minuten gedauert.It only took ten minutes.
- Wo habe ich bloß meine Brille hingelegt?Where on earth did I put my glasses?
- Komm bloß nicht zu spät!Don't you dare be late!
