Adjective / Adverb
bloß
Pronunciation: /bloːs/
merely, only
B1
rank #838
Meanings
Adjective
- merely, only
- mere, sole
- bare, uncovered, nude
Adverb
- merely, only
- Used to add emphasis or to respond to a request
Example sentence
Pass bloß auf!
Just watch out!
Usage
- bloß nicht! — Bloß strengthens a warning or negative instruction.
- mit bloßen Händen — As an adjective, bloß means bare or uncovered.
Ich wollte bloß kurz nach dem Weg fragen.
I only wanted to ask quickly for directions.