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Dutch Word: maar
English Meaning: 1. but 2. only 3. just (adv)

Example Sentences:

Hij spreekt maar een beetje Nederlands.
He only speaks a little Dutch.
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Maar een paar mensen kunnen deze taal spreken.
Only a few people can speak this language.
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Sommige mensen geven wel kritiek, maar kunnen geen kritiek ontvangen.
Some people criticise but cannot receive criticism.
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Het spijt me, maar ik sta machteloos.
I'm sorry, but my hands are tied.
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Behalve gisteren, was het alleen maar mooi weer.
Except yesterday the weather was always good.
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De operatie was succesvol, maar hij is nog niet buiten gevaar.
The operation was successful, but he is not yet out of danger.
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Ik maakte maar een grapje.
I was just joking.
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