This is the 998th most frequent Ukrainian word.
лише
"Лише" means "only" or "just" in English.
Here, 'лише' denotes exclusivity, emphasizing that I desire nothing beyond a cup of coffee.
Я хочу лише чашку кави.
I only want a cup of coffee.
In this sentence, 'лише' is used to specify a particular condition or time frame for the action.
Він прийшов лише після закінчення зустрічі.
He came only after the meeting was over.
'Лише' here limits the reason for keeping the souvenir, indicating it's kept only for memory.