English–German
“only” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/nuːɐ̯/
Example
Ich habe nur fünf Euro.
I have only five euros.
How to say “only” in German
“Only” in German is nur.
A boundary circles one permitted choice, quantity, or person and leaves the wider set beyond it.
Example sentences with nur
Er spricht nur ein bisschen Deutsch.
I have just five euros.
Tips for using nur
- In a sentence with a number, nur limits the amount, as in 'Ich habe nur fünf Euro', not the possession of the money itself.
Other German words for “only”
Er hat bloß fünf Euro.
He has only five euros.
Sie ist erst zehn Jahre alt.
She is only ten years old.
Das ist mein einziges Problem.
That is my only problem.
Dieses Angebot gilt ausschließlich für Studenten.
This offer is only for students.