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ich habe das nur getan

I only did that

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I only did that Used to say that an action had only one purpose or reason, often followed by a clause with um ... zu or weil ... .
GE: Ich habe das nur getan, um dir zu helfen.
EN: I only did that to help you.

Ich habe das nur getan, um Tom zu ärgern.

I only did that to annoy Tom.

Ich habe das nur getan, weil du mich darum gebeten hattest.

I only did this because you asked me to.

Ich habe das nur getan, um etwas Geld zu verdienen.

I only did this to make some money.

Ich habe das nur getan, weil ich mich in dich verliebt habe.

I only did that because I fell in love with you.

— Rashomon - Das Lustwäldchen (1950)