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bloß

B1

merely, only

English meaning
merely, only

bloß in a sentence

Ich möchte nichts kaufen. Ich möchte mich bloß umsehen.

I don't want to buy anything. I just want to look around.

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Where bloß comes from

von mittelhochdeutsch blôʒ

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Questions about bloß

What does bloß mean in English?

bloß means "merely, only". For example: "Ich möchte nichts kaufen. Ich möchte mich bloß umsehen." — "I don't want to buy anything. I just want to look around."

What level is bloß in German?

bloß is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate.

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