merely in German
merely in German is nur, bloß, lediglich — merely means only, and nothing more than; simply.
merely in German
nur
(focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]
bloß
(focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]
lediglich
(focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]
schier
(focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]
What does "merely" mean?
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adv Only, and nothing more than; simply.
"I merely asked what time it was — no need to get defensive."
merely in a sentence
- I merely asked what time it was — no need to get defensive.
- The delay was merely a formality.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "merely" in German?
"merely" in German is nur, bloß, lediglich. merely means: Only, and nothing more than; simply.
How do you use "merely" in a sentence?
Example: "I merely asked what time it was — no need to get defensive." In German, "merely" is nur, bloß, lediglich.
Are there other ways to say "merely" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "merely": nur, bloß, lediglich, schier.
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