Sentence examples of "but" in English with translation "nur"

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I saw him but once. Ich habe ihn nur ein Mal gesehen.
There is but one alternative. Es gibt nur eine Alternative.
He did nothing but cry. Er weinte nur.
I have but one wish. Ich habe nur einen Wunsch.
I will do anything but this. Ich mache alles, nur das nicht.
I cannot but accept his invitation. Ich kann seine Einladung nur annehmen.
He is nothing but a liar. Er ist nur ein Lügner.
He thinks of nothing but himself. Er denkt nur an sich.
I can resist everything but temptation. Ich kann allem widerstehen, nur keiner Versuchung.
It was nothing but a joke. Es war nur ein Witz.
But how can they do this? Wie können sie nur?
Her apology was nothing but show. Ihre Entschuldigungen waren nur vorgetäuscht.
Life is but an empty dream. Das Leben ist nur ein leerer Traum.
We are but men, not gods. Wir sind nur Menschen und keine Götter.
This child did nothing but cry. Dieses Kind hat nur geschrien.
Nothing is beautiful but the truth. Nur die Wahrheit ist schön.
Youth comes but once in life. Man ist nur einmal jung.
Eat not only fish, but also meat. Iss nicht nur Fisch, sondern auch Fleisch.
That team has nothing but strong players. Die Mannschaft hat nur starke Spieler.
He likes not only music but sports. Er mag nicht nur Musik, sondern auch Sport.
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