Meaning of tikai | Babel Free
Definitions
- used to limit the meaning of a word or expression; only, just
- referring to other possibilities, alternatives; not only, not just
- used to strengthen or reinforce the meaning of the utterance; just...
Examples
“tikai vienu reizi tur bijām”
we have been there only once
“to zina tikai viņš”
only he knows that
“nopirku tikai divus kilogramus miltu”
I bought only two kilograms of flour
“es nemaz neraudu, es tikai šņaucu degunu”
I didn't cry at all, I only snorted (lit. snorted (my) nose)
“šoreiz tas nav azarts, kas atzīst tikai vienu: uzvarēt vai krist”
this time, it's not gambling, which recognizs only one (thing): to win or to lose
“nāk jauna diena? jā gan, un sola / ne tikai laimi, ne tikai prieku”
is a new day coming? yes, and it promises / not only happiness, not only joy
“darbs viņam kļuvis patiesi radošs, īsti radošs, ne tikai vārdos tāds”
his work became creative, truly creative, not just such in words (i.e., this is not just empty praise)
“tā tikai bija pasaka!”
that was just a fairy tale!
“skaties, lai visiem tikai pietiktu”
(just) make sure that there is enough for everyone
“sēž tikai un pļāpā”
just sit down and chat
“pamēģini tikai, tad tu redzēsi!”
just try it, then you'll see!
CEFR level
A1
Beginner
This word is part of the CEFR A1 vocabulary — beginner level.
This word is part of the CEFR A1 vocabulary — beginner level.
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