This is the 21st most frequent Slovak word.
len
The Slovak word "len" means "only" or "just" in English.
Here, 'len' means 'just', indicating the limitation or modesty in the speaker's role.
Som len študent.
I am just a student.
In this sentence, 'len' emphasizes the relatively small amount of time needed, meaning 'merely' or 'only'.
Potrebujem len pár minút.
I just need a few minutes.
Here, 'len' specifies limitation, meaning 'only', restricting the scope to best friends.