German - English (British) translations for "einfach"
"einfach" German translation
Translation
simple
Definition
einfach
Part of speech
adjective
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: simple
Das ist eine einfache Aufgabe.
This is a simple task.
Meaning: easy
Es ist einfach, Deutsch zu lernen.
It is easy to learn German.
Meaning: just
Ich möchte einfach nur schlafen.
I just want to sleep.
Meaning: mere
Er hat einen einfachen Job.
He has a mere job.
Meaning: plain
Sie trägt ein einfaches schwarzes Kleid.
She is wearing a plain black dress.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Das ist einfach.
A1: That is simple.
A1: Die Aufgabe ist einfach.
A1: The task is easy.
A1: Er spricht einfach Deutsch.
A1: He speaks simple German.
B1: Es ist einfach zu verstehen.
B1: It is easy to understand.
B1: Ich habe es einfach gemacht.
B1: I simply did it.
B1: Sie hat sich einfach entschieden.
B1: She simply decided.
C1: Es wäre einfacher gewesen, wenn du früher gekommen wärst.
C1: It would have been easier if you had come earlier.
C1: Wir müssen eine einfache Lösung finden.
C1: We need to find a simple solution.
C1: Er hat die Aufgabe auf einfache Weise gelöst.
C1: He solved the task in a simple way.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German adjective 'einfach' can be translated to English as 'simple' or 'easy'. It is used to describe something that is not complicated, difficult, or complex. It can refer to a task, a concept, or an object.
In everyday language, 'einfach' is often used to express that something is straightforward or uncomplicated. For example, you might say 'Das ist einfach!' ('That's easy!') when solving a simple math problem.
However, 'einfach' can also have a negative connotation, implying that something is too basic or lacking sophistication. In this sense, it can mean 'plain' or 'ordinary'. For instance, if someone describes a meal as 'einfach', they may mean that it lacks flavor or creativity.