No. 521 in Turkish
sadece
"Only" or "just."
In a sentence
Bu odada sadece sen varsın.
In this room, only you are present.
Here, 'sadece' is used to indicate exclusivity, emphasizing that no one else besides the addressee is in the room.
Bu mağazada sadece elbise satılır.
In this store, only clothes are sold.
In this sentence, 'sadece' functions to delimit the scope of what is available or done, specifying that nothing other than clothes is sold.
Bugün sadece dinlenmek istiyorum.
Today, I just want to rest.
Here, 'sadece' conveys simplicity or limitation, indicating the sole activity the speaker desires to engage in.
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