Just - translation, pronunciation and examples
just
recently; exactly; only
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When to use just
Я только что закончил домашнее задание.
Я только что пришёл домой.
just usage examples
Я только что закончил домашнее задание.
I just finished my homework.
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The base word itself; can mean recently, exactly, or only.
Means “not long ago” and is only about time, not exactness or limitation.
Means one thing and nothing more; focuses on limitation, not time.
Means correct in every detail or precisely the same; not used for recent time.
Means a very short time ago; stronger and more clearly time-based than just.
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just synonyms
What's the difference between just / recently / only / exactly / just now / merely
The base word itself; can mean recently, exactly, or only.
I just arrived.
Я только что пришёл.
I recently moved here.
Я недавно переехал сюда.
I only wanted to help.
Я только хотел помочь.
Means correct in every detail or precisely the same; not used for recent time.
That's exactly what I mean.
Я именно это и имею в виду.
Means a very short time ago; stronger and more clearly time-based than just.
She left just now.
Она только что ушла.
Means “only” in a more formal way; can sound slightly more emphatic or dismissive.
It was merely a mistake.
Это была всего лишь ошибка.
Means “only” or “in a simple way”; can also mean “plainly” depending on context.
I simply don't know.
Я просто не знаю.
Means “only just” or “almost not”; it is weaker and often suggests a small amount or near failure.
I barely passed the exam.
Я едва сдал экзамен.
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How to pronounce just and what this word means
just translation: только что. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce just
/dʒʌst/
just translation
только что
just examples
I just finished my homework.
just transcription
/dʒʌst/, /dʒʌst/
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just meaning: what does it mean?
recently; exactly; only
just pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
just is pronounced as /dʒʌst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
just definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I just finished my homework. Translation: Я только что закончил домашнее задание.
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