This is the 250th most frequent Danish word.
blot
"Blot" in Danish means "merely," "only," or "just."
In this case, 'blot' emphasizes that the action described is limited in scope or intention to 'merely' or 'just.'
Jeg vil blot hjælpe dig.
I merely want to help you.
Here, 'blot' modifies the noun 'misunderstanding,' explaining that it is not significant or serious, 'just' a misunderstanding.
Det var blot en misforståelse.
It was just a misunderstanding.
In this usage, 'blot' refers to the sole purpose or fact, emphasizing 'merely' in the context of what is hidden.