bloß
just; only; merely; bare
English translations
- 01
only
- 02
merely
- 03
just
- 04
simply
Word details
- German meaning
- Nackt, unbedeckt oder nur; nichts weiter als.
- English meaning
- Just
- Synonym
- nackt, lediglich
- German example
- Ich habe es bloß versucht.
- English example
- I just tried it.
- Comparative
- bloßerSuperlative: am bloßesten
Related words
- bloßstellen
to expose, to humiliate
- bloßlegen
To expose means to uncover something hidden or secret.
- Mikroskop
Microscope
- an den Pranger stellen
To pillory someone means to publicly expose or criticize someone, often for misconduct or moral failings.
- Komet
Comet
- Sternenpark
Starlight reserve
- blamieren
To embarrass
- Scham
shame
- das Gesicht wahren
To save face
- Blamage
An embarrassment is an awkward situation or a shameful incident.
- demütigen
To humiliate means to degrade or expose someone to hurt their self-esteem.
- makroskopisch
Macroscopic
- beobachtbar
Observable
- Sternhaufen
A group of stars that are gravitationally bound to each other.
- Schandpfahl
Pillory
- Demüthigung
Humiliation
- kompromittieren
To compromise
- erniedrigen
To humiliate
- entlarven
To expose, to unmask
- schier
sheer, almost, nearly
Example sentences with “bloß”
Das ist bloß ein kleiner Fehler. (That is just a small mistake.)
Frequently asked questions
How is 'bloß' used in questions?
It can be used to express frustration or surprise: 'Wo ist bloß mein Schlüssel?' (Where on earth is my key?)