No. 69 in Slovak
iba
"Only" or "just."
In a sentence
Mám iba jedno pero.
I only have one pen.
In this sentence, 'iba' limits the quantity to a single item, emphasizing exclusivity.
Chodím sem iba občas.
I only come here occasionally.
Here, 'iba' describes the infrequency of the action, narrowing the temporal context.
Iba som ti chcel pomôcť.
I just wanted to help you.
In this usage, 'iba' expresses a specific motive or intent, minimizing the action's scope.
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