No. 387 in Czech
jenom
"Jenom" means "only" or "just" in English.
In a sentence
Jen jsem si chtěl něco vyzkoušet.
I just wanted to try something out.
In this sentence, 'jenom' or 'jen' is used to indicate limitation or exclusivity, meaning 'just' or 'only'.
Potřeboval jsem jenom trochu času na přemýšlení.
I only needed a bit of time to think.
Here, 'jenom' emphasizes a minimal quantity or degree, reinforcing the idea of 'only' or 'simply' in the request for time.
Není to nic zvláštního, jenom detail.
It’s nothing special, just a detail.
In this context, 'jenom' downplays the importance of the mentioned subject, giving a sense of triviality or minor significance.
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