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Adverb · B1 · very common
только
Translation of только
solely
Russian word in Latin letters: tolko
Meaning of только
Russian
По одной-единственной причине, без других мотивов.
English
only and not for any other reason
Pronunciation
Russian · Male
[ˈtolʲkə]
Russian · Female
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He came solely to help us.
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Он пришёл только для того, чтобы помочь нам.
The rule exists solely for safety.
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Это правило существует только ради безопасности.
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What's the difference between только, исключительно, and лишь
Л
🇷🇺Russian
лишь
More bookish, a bit softer.
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What does только mean?
only and not for any other reason
How do you pronounce только?
только is pronounced [ˈtolʲkə], in Latin letters “tolko”.
How is только used in a sentence?
He came solely to help us. Translation: Он пришёл только для того, чтобы помочь нам.
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