nur

Meanings

• Particle

  A German word for 'nur' means only, just, or merely in the sense of 'nur' being an affirmative particle.

  - "Er kann nur tanzen. (He can only dance.)"
  - "Sie kommt nur spät. (She comes only late.)"

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Variants

List of all variants of nur that leads to same result
Lop Nur , Akmola , Akmolinsk , Aqmola , Astana , Nur-Sultan , Nursultan , Tselinograd

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Etymology

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The German word 'nur' comes from the Old High German word 'nuz' which means 'need' or 'necessity'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'only' or 'just'.

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Trivia

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1. In the German language, 'nur' is the most commonly used particle.

2. The German word 'nur' can also be used as a noun, meaning 'nothing' or 'no one'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Affirmative particles: Words or particles that affirm or intensify a statement, such as 'nur' in German.

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Culture

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In German literature, 'nur' is often used to emphasize a statement or to convey a sense of determination or focus. For example, in Goethe's Faust, Faust famously declares 'Alles, was ich will, ist nur' (I want only what is mine).

How to Memorize "nur"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sign or symbol that represents the meaning of 'nur' (such as a scale with only one side weighed down) to help remember its meaning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nur' with the English word 'only' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device, such as a rhyme or acronym, to help remember the meaning and pronunciation of 'nur'.

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