How to Say ‘Only’ in German
Nur
noor
[noor]
💬 Usage Tip: "nur" = "only/just." It softens things nicely: "Wir beobachten das nur" = "We're just monitoring it."
🇩🇪 In Germany: This little word can make medical advice sound less alarming, which is helpful when discussing test results.
Phrase Breakdown
Nur
[noor]
only / just
Adverb used to limit something.
Wir kontrollieren das nur.
We are only checking that.
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