إنما

إنما

"إنما" means "only" or "but" and is used for emphasis or restriction.

Here, 'إنما' is used affirmatively to emphasize the exclusivity of the statement.

إنما العمل بنيات.

Indeed, actions are judged by intentions.

'إنما' is used here to indicate the restricting cause or intention behind the verb 'جئت'.

ما جئت إنما أردت المساعدة.

I came only because I wanted to help.

The word 'إنما' is used to stress upon the described quality 'شجاع' of the subject.

إنما ذلك الرجل شجاع.

Indeed, that man is courageous.