schlichtweg
simply
Es zeigt, dass etwas ganz klar so ist und ohne Zweifel gilt.
The German word "schlichtweg" is an adverb meaning "simply," "plainly," or "just" (often with the sense of "absolutely" or "categorically"). It is made up of "schlicht" meaning "simple," "plain," or "modest" and "weg" meaning "away" or "gone". Together, "schlichtweg" emphasizes a straightforward, clear-cut statement without any exceptions or complications.
Similar words:
- einfach (simply)
- geradezu (literally, "straight to"; simply, downright)
- ganz einfach (quite simply)
Difference:
While "einfach" can indicate simplicity or ease, "schlichtweg" often carries a stronger sense of categorical or unconditional assertion. It’s less about simplicity and more about emphasizing that something is just so—without any further discussion.
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Examples
Das war schlichtweg unglaublich.adverb
That was simply unbelievable.
Er hat das Problem schlichtweg ignoriert.adverb
He has simply ignored the problem.
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