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lediglich

merely

adverb LAY-dik-likh Common
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Also means

only

Usage Note

lediglich is a slightly formal way to say 'merely' or 'only', limiting a quantity or scope, and is common in written and bureaucratic German. It overlaps with nur but sounds more measured. Do not confuse it with the adjective ledig, which means 'unmarried' or 'single'.

Examples

"Es kostet lediglich fünf Euro."

Natural Translation

It costs merely five euros.

Literal Translation

It costs merely five euros.

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