bloss

merely; just; only; bare

Word details

German meaning
Bloss bedeutet nur, lediglich oder rein.
English meaning
Merely
Synonym
nackt, unbedeckt
German example
Es war bloss ein Missverständnis.
English example
It was merely a misunderstanding.
Comparative
blosserSuperlative: am blossesten

Example sentences with “bloss”

  1. Es war bloss ein Scherz. (It was merely a joke.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'bloss' spelled with 'ss' or 'ß'?

The current spelling is 'bloß' (with 'ß'). 'Bloss' is an older or Swiss spelling.