leicht
easy · light
Etwas, das wenig Gewicht hat oder ohne große Mühe getan werden kann.
The German word "leicht" is an adjective and adverb meaning "light," "easy," or "slight."
- As an adjective, it can describe something with little weight (e.g., ein leichter Koffer – a light suitcase) or something that is easy/simple (e.g., eine leichte Aufgabe – an easy task).
- It can also describe a small degree or slight intensity (e.g., leichter Regen – light rain).
Similar German words include:
- einfach (simple, easy)
- mühelos (effortless)
- sanft (gentle, soft)
Differences:
- einfach focuses more on simplicity or ease in terms of complexity rather than weight or intensity.
- mühelos emphasizes the lack of effort needed.
- sanft refers more to softness or gentleness rather than weight or ease.
"Leicht" covers a broader range involving weight, ease, and slightness, while the similar words focus on specific aspects.
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Examples
Das ist ganz leicht.adjective
That is very easy.
Das ist ganz leicht.adjective
That is quite easy.
Dieses Buch ist leicht zu lesen.adverb
This book is easy to read.
Diese Aufgabe fällt besonders leicht.adverb
This task is particularly easy.
Das Problem erscheint leicht.adjective
The problem seems easy.
Der Text wirkt ganz leicht verständlich.adverb
The text seems quite easy to understand.
Klettern kann leicht sein.adjective
Climbing can be easy.
Mathe wirkt nicht sehr leicht.adjective
Math does not seem very easy.
Die Tasche sieht leicht aus.adjective
The bag looks light.
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