German · Adjectives

Einfach

Simple / Easy

Beginneradjective

Definition

Not difficult; plain.

Example

Diese Aufgabe ist einfach.

This task is easy.

Etymology

'Einfach' derives from 'ein' (one) and 'fach' (kind or manner), used historically to indicate simplicity or straightforwardness in processes.

How & Where It’s Used

'Einfach' is applicable in both formal and informal contexts, often found in spoken and written discourse to describe ease or simplicity.

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