No. 362 in Hungarian
csak
"Csak" means "only" or "just" in English.
In a sentence
Csak te tudod a választ.
Only you know the answer.
The word 'csak' is used here to indicate exclusivity or limitation, akin to 'only' in English.
Csak egy pillanatot kérek.
I ask for just a moment.
In this context, 'csak' is used to mean 'just,' typically in the sense of requesting something minor or minimal.
Átmentem a vizsgán, csak túl sok hibám volt.
I passed the exam, but I made too many mistakes.
Here, 'csak' introduces a contrasting statement, functioning similarly to 'but' or 'although' in English to provide a nuanced addition.
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