только

This is the 612th most frequent Russian word.

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только

"Только" means "only" or "just" in English.

In this sentence, 'только' means 'just', indicating a recent action.

Я только что пришёл домой.

I have just arrived home.

Here, 'только' means 'only', expressing a wish or strong desire for something.

Если бы только мне дали ещё один шанс.

If only I were given one more chance.

In this usage, 'только' means 'only', specifying a small quantity.

Здесь только три человека.

There are only three people here.

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