You'll often hear slechts in Dutch, and it means 'only' or 'simply.' It's similar to 'maar' but often sounds a bit more formal or emphasizes a smaller quantity.
Think of it as saying 'merely' or 'just' in English. It's a good word to add to your vocabulary to express limitations or small amounts clearly.
रोचक तथ्य
The meaning evolved from 'badly' to 'only' through the idea of something being 'only a little' or 'barely' existing.
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
While 'alleen' means 'alone' or 'only', 'slechts' strictly means 'only' in the sense of a limited amount. Think: 'alleen' as 'solitary', 'slechts' as 'just' (a few).
Both can mean 'only', but 'maar' is very common as 'but'. If you mean 'only a small amount', 'slechts' is often a more precise choice than 'maar'.
Remember 'enkel' can also mean 'ankle'. When it means 'only', it often emphasizes singularity more than 'slechts' does.
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
'Enkel' can mean 'only' or 'single' and is often confused with 'slechts' due to overlapping meanings.
'Enkel' emphasizes singularity or uniqueness, while 'slechts' emphasizes limitation or smallness of quantity/amount. 'Enkel' can also mean 'ankle'.
Ik heb enkel één appel. (I only have one apple.)
'Alleen' can mean 'only' but also 'alone', leading to confusion with 'slechts'.
'Alleen' often implies being solitary or exclusively, while 'slechts' more directly refers to a small amount or limitation. 'Alleen' can also mean 'lonely'.
Hij woont alleen in dat grote huis. (He lives alone in that big house.)
'Maar' can mean 'but' or 'only' and is frequently used interchangeably with 'slechts' in some contexts.
While 'maar' can express 'only' in a limiting sense, it's a very common conjunction for 'but'. 'Slechts' is more specific to the 'only' meaning with an emphasis on a small quantity.
Ik heb maar drie boeken. (I only have three books.)
'Uitsluitend' means 'exclusively' or 'only', and learners might use it where 'slechts' is more appropriate.
'Uitsluitend' carries a stronger sense of exclusion and uniqueness, implying nothing else is included. 'Slechts' focuses on the limited quantity or amount.
Dit aanbod is uitsluitend voor nieuwe klanten. (This offer is exclusively for new customers.)
'Nauwelijks' means 'hardly' or 'barely', which can be confused with 'only a small amount' as implied by 'slechts'.
'Nauwelijks' suggests something is almost not happening or is very difficult to do, focusing on the difficulty or rarity. 'Slechts' simply states a small quantity.
Ze kon nauwelijks spreken na de schok. (She could hardly speak after the shock.)
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Imagine a knight named Sir Lech, who is very exclusive. He SLECHTS allows a select few into his castle. He's very 'only' allowing specific people.
दृश्य संबंध
Picture a lonely island with a 'slechts' (small, single) palm tree on it. It's 'only' one tree, emphasizing its singularity.
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चैलेंज
Try to rephrase these sentences using 'slechts': 1. Ik heb maar één appel. (I have only one apple.) 2. Er waren alleen drie mensen op het feest. (There were only three people at the party.) 3. Zij leest enkel in het weekend. (She reads only on the weekend.)
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
From Middle Dutch 'slechts'
मूल अर्थ: badly, poorly, only
Germanicसांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
<p>While 'slechts' means 'only' or 'simply', it often carries a slightly more formal or restrictive nuance than 'alleen'.</p><p>You'll frequently encounter 'slechts' in written Dutch, news articles, or more formal spoken contexts when emphasizing a limited quantity or condition. For example, 'Er zijn slechts tien plaatsen beschikbaar' (There are only ten spots available) highlights the scarcity more pointedly than using 'alleen'.</p>
खुद को परखो 12 सवाल
What do I have a limited quantity of?
What is the limitation on the shop's opening hours?
What was the nature of the statement?
Read this aloud:
Ik heb slechts tien minuten.
Focus: slechts
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Het is slechts een klein probleem.
Focus: slechts, klein
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
We zijn slechts met z'n tweeën.
Focus: slechts, tweeën
तुमने कहा:
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The word 'slechts' (only) comes before the noun it modifies, 'één appel' (one apple).
Here, 'slechts' (only) precedes the age 'tien jaar oud' (ten years old).
In this sentence, 'slechts' (only) modifies 'een beetje tijd' (a little time).
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Perfect score!
संबंधित सामग्री
general के और शब्द
aanbevelen
B1To suggest something as a good choice.
aandacht
B1Focus or notice directed towards someone or something.
aandachtig
B1Paying close attention
aandrang
B1Urgent pressure or request.
aandringend
B1Persistent and urgent.
aanduiden
B1To be a sign of or to indicate.
aanduiding
B1A sign or mark indicating something.
aaneensluiten
B2To join or connect together.
aangeven
B1To point out or indicate.
aangezien
B2Given that or because
