No. 157 in Romanian
numai
"Numai" means "only" or "just" in English.
In a sentence
Am numai 5 lei în portofel.
I only have 5 lei in my wallet.
In this sentence, 'numai' emphasizes restriction or limitation to a certain extent, translating as 'only' in English.
Doamna a spus că putem intra numai dacă suntem invitați.
The lady said we can enter only if we are invited.
Here, 'numai' implies a condition that needs to be fulfilled, carrying a restrictive connotation and again translating as 'only' in English.
Numai prin exercițiu constant vei reuși să înveți limba.
Only through constant practice will you succeed in learning the language.
'Numai' in this context has an exclusive emphasis, suggesting that the stated condition is the sole means to achieve the outcome, paralleling 'only' in English.
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