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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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