verb
vereinfachen
simplify
The German word "vereinfachen" is a verb meaning "to simplify". It is made up of the word "einfach", which means "simple" or "easy". The prefix "ver-" here indicates causing or transforming, so "vereinfachen" literally means "to make simple".
Similar words:
- erleichtern (to make easier)
- simplifizieren (to simplify, more formal/technical)
Differences:
- vereinfachen focuses on reducing complexity or making something more straightforward.
- erleichtern emphasizes making something easier, often by reducing difficulty or effort, but not necessarily less complex.
- simplifizieren is a more technical term used often in academia or formal contexts to mean simplifying, sometimes with a slight nuance of approximation.
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Examples
Diese Anleitung vereinfacht den Prozess.verb
This manual simplifies the process.
Gute Werkzeuge können die Arbeit vereinfachen.verb
Good tools can simplify the work.
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