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bloß

just

particle BLOHSS Rare

Also means

only

Usage Note

bloß as a particle intensifies questions and warnings: Was soll ich bloß tun? expresses helplessness; Lass das bloß! is an urgent warning. As an adjective it means bare or mere.

Examples

"Wo habe ich bloß meinen Schlüssel gelassen?"

Natural Translation

Where on earth did I leave my key?

Literal Translation

Where have I just my key left?

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