Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

einfach

Translation (Übersetzung) simple, easy, just
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈaɪ̯nfax]
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Einfach is an adjective meaning 'simple' or 'easy'. It can also be used as an adverb meaning 'simply' or 'just'. It is not declined when used adverbially.

einfach - German Adjectives - einfach Meaning - einfach Translation - einfach Adjectives Examples

einfach is a German Adjectives

Learn einfach meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. einfach is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

einfach Examples (Beispiele) in English

einfach examples with English translations. See how to use einfach in sentences. einfach example sentences in English below.

Das ist eine einfache Frage.
That is a simple question.
Adjective preceding a feminine noun in nominative case.
Die Lösung war einfach.
The solution was simple.
Predicate adjective after 'sein'.
Er erklärt es einfach.
He explains it simply.
Adverbial use.

einfach — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for einfach — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Das ist ein einfach Buch.
    Das ist ein einfaches Buch.
    Adjectives must be declined when preceding a noun. 'Einfach' becomes 'einfaches' with neuter noun 'Buch' in nominative case.
  • Ich mache es einfach.
    Ich mache es einfach.
    This is actually correct when 'einfach' is used as an adverb meaning 'simply'. A common confusion is thinking it should be declined here, but adverbs are not declined.
  • Die Aufgabe ist einfach.
    Die Aufgabe ist einfach.
    This is correct. A common mistake is adding an ending to 'einfach' when used as a predicate adjective (after 'sein'), but predicate adjectives are not declined.

einfach Word Family - einfach Related Words - einfach Family Members

einfach Word Family (Wortfamilie)

einfach word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn einfach family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore einfach related words and expand your German vocabulary.

comparative (Komparativ)
einfacher
Meaning: simpler
Example: einfacher
Adjective
superlative (Superlativ)
am einfachsten
Meaning: simplest
Example: am einfachsten
Adjective
noun form (Substantivierung)
Einfachheit
Meaning: simplicity
Example: die Einfachheit
Noun

einfach Usage - einfach Collocations - einfach Idioms - einfach Synonyms - einfach Antonyms

einfach Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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einfach Collocations (Kollokationen)

einfach collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn einfach word combinations and how to use einfach with other words naturally.

einfache Lösung
simple solution
High frequency
einfache Frage
simple question
High frequency
einfache Aufgabe
easy task
High frequency
einfache Sprache
simple language
Medium frequency
einfache Antwort
simple answer
Medium frequency
einfache Erklärung
simple explanation
Medium frequency
einfache Bedienung
easy operation
Low frequency
einfache Rechnung
simple calculation
Low frequency

einfach Idioms (Redewendungen)

einfach idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing einfach with meanings and explanations. Master einfach expressions used in everyday German.

Das ist doch ganz einfach!
That's really simple!
Used to emphasize that something is very easy or straightforward.
Einfach mal machen!
Just do it!
Encouragement to take action without overthinking.
Einfach so
Just like that
Used to describe something happening without a specific reason or effort.
Einfach gesagt
Simply put
Used to introduce a simplified explanation.
Einfach nicht
Simply not
Used to strongly negate something.

einfach Synonyms (Synonyme)

einfach synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for einfach and expand your German vocabulary. Learn einfach similar words and their usage.

leicht
Meaning: light, easy
High similarity
unkompliziert
Meaning: uncomplicated
High similarity
schlicht
Meaning: plain, simple
Medium similarity
simpel
Meaning: simple
High similarity
geradlinig
Meaning: straightforward
Medium similarity
mühelos
Meaning: effortless
Medium similarity
primitiv
Meaning: primitive
Low similarity

einfach Antonyms (Antonyme)

einfach antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to einfach. Discover einfach opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

kompliziert
Meaning: complicated
schwierig
Meaning: difficult
schwer
Meaning: heavy, difficult
aufwendig
Meaning: elaborate, costly
komplex
Meaning: complex
verschachtelt
Meaning: convoluted

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einfach Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

einfach semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to einfach. Explore einfach related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn einfach contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

leicht unkompliziert simpel schlicht kompliziert schwierig

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