maar
but, only, just
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
/maːr/
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Cultural Note
'Doe maar normaal, dan doe je al gek genoeg' (Just act normal, that's crazy enough) is arguably the most Dutch expression ever. 'Maar' as 'just/only' is extremely versatile — 'doe maar' alone means 'go ahead' or 'I'll have that' when ordering.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik wil wel, maar ik kan niet.
I want to, but I can't.
Het kost maar twee euro.
It only costs two euros.
Doe maar normaal.
Just act normal.