No. 126 in Norwegian
kun
"Kun" means "only" or "just" in English.
In a sentence
Jeg har kun én bok hjemme.
I have only one book at home.
The word 'kun' here means 'only' and is used to indicate a limited amount or restriction.
Du får kun oppføre deg slik når du er alene.
You may only behave like that when you are alone.
Here, 'kun' specifies a condition or restriction, emphasizing that the behavior is acceptable only under stated circumstances.
Denne reserven er kun for nødstilfeller.
This reserve is solely for emergencies.
In this context, 'kun' is used to denote exclusivity, meaning the reserve is strictly intended for the specified purpose.
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