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Only in German

Only in German is nur

Example Sentences

Nur du kannst diese Frage beantworten.

Only you can answer the question. Source
Ich wollte nur helfen.

I only wanted to be helpful. Source
Ich habe nur eine Woche, um damit fertig zu werden.

I only have a week to get this done. Source
Wenn ich nur Flügel hätte!

If only I had wings! Source
Wenn ich nur so schön wie er wäre.

If only I were as handsome as he is. Source
Sie müssen nur jeden Tag üben.

You have only to practice every day. Source

Ich war der einzige Mann.

I was the only man. Source
Ich bin hier der Einzige, der das kann.

I'm the only one here who can do that. Source
Einige Deutsche arbeiten für einen Euro in der Stunde.

Some Germans work for only one euro an hour. Source

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