No. 21 in Slovak
len
The Slovak word "len" means "only" or "just" in English.
In a sentence
Som len študent.
I am just a student.
Here, 'len' means 'just', indicating the limitation or modesty in the speaker's role.
Potrebujem len pár minút.
I just need a few minutes.
In this sentence, 'len' emphasizes the relatively small amount of time needed, meaning 'merely' or 'only'.
Pozvi len najlepších priateľov.
Invite only the best friends.
Here, 'len' specifies limitation, meaning 'only', restricting the scope to best friends.
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