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Bloß Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Bloß" is mainly used as adverb meaning "only", "merely" or "just". It is also used as particle and adjective.
Essential properties of "bloß"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Adjective
Regular
- Comparative: bloßer
- Superlative: am bloßesten
Meanings of "bloß" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Only, solely, exclusively"
"Bloß", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Only, solely, exclusively."
- Translation(s): only, merely, just, solely
- Synonym(s): nur, lediglich, ausschließlich
- Antonym(s): auch, zusätzlich
- Related word(s): allein, einzig
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe bloß eine Frage.
- Er wollte bloß helfen.
- Sie hat bloß zwei Euro in der Tasche.
2.) "Expressing warning or concern"
"Bloß", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to express a warning or concern."
- Translation(s): just, only, for goodness sake, please don't
- Synonym(s): nur, ja
- Related word(s): auf keinen Fall
📝 Some usage examples:
- Komm bloß nicht zu spät!
- Mach bloß keine Dummheiten!
- Vergiss bloß nicht, das zu machen!
3.) "Naked, uncovered, without clothes"
"Bloß", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Naked, uncovered, without clothes."
- Translation(s): bare, naked, exposed, uncovered
- Synonym(s): nackt, unbekleidet
- Antonym(s): bekleidet
- Related word(s): entblößt, unverhüllt
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er stand mit bloßem Oberkörper da.
- Sie ging bloßen Fußes über den heißen Sand.
- Mit bloßen Händen konnte er das Problem nicht lösen.
4.) "Expresses surprise or disbelief"
"Bloß", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to express surprise or disbelief."
- Translation(s): just, only, merely, simply, really, indeed, for heaven's sake
- Synonym(s): denn, etwa
- Related word(s): wohl
📝 Some usage examples:
- Was soll das bloß bedeuten?
- Wie konnte das bloß passieren?
- Wer hat dir das bloß erzählt?