No. 24 in Serbian
само
"Само" means "only" or "just" in English.
In a sentence
Желим само да помогнем.
I just want to help.
The word "само" is used here to emphasize exclusivity, meaning "just" or "only."
Сама сам себи одредила циљеве.
I set my goals by myself.
Here "само" derived as "сама," indicating self-reliance or doing something alone.
Само да стигнемо на време.
If only we arrive on time.
The word "само" expresses hope or a wish, emphasizing the importance of arriving on time.
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