No. 406 in Czech
jen
The Czech word "jen" means "only" or "just" in English.
In a sentence
Mám jen jednoho bratra.
I have only one brother.
In this sentence, 'jen' is used to mean 'only', expressing limitation or exclusivity.
Udělal to jen pro tebe.
He did it just for you.
Here, 'jen' conveys the sense of 'just' or 'exclusively', indicating singular intent or focus.
Jen pospěš, ať nezmeškáš autobus!
Just hurry up so you don't miss the bus!
In this example, 'jen' emphasizes urgency or an immediate action, akin to saying 'do hurry up' in English.
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