ADVERB

lediglich/ˈleːdɪklɪç/only; merely; just

lediglich is a German adverb that means only, merely, or just. It is pronounced /ˈleːdɪklɪç/.

Definitions

1.only; nothing more than the stated(restriction/limitation)

a.no more than what is stated, solely

Der Eintritt ist lediglich für Erwachsene erlaubt.—Admission is only allowed for adults.

b.simply; not more than

Das war lediglich ein Vorschlag, keine Anweisung.—That was merely a suggestion, not an order.

Frequently asked questions

What does "lediglich" mean in English?
"lediglich" means only, merely, or just. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "lediglich"?
"lediglich" is pronounced /ˈleːdɪklɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "lediglich"?
"lediglich" is a adverb in German.

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