Einfach
Example: Das Rezept ist einfach und schnell zuzubereiten.
Definition
"Einfach" is an adverb used to describe an action or process as being simple, straightforward, or without complication. It often conveys ease or lack of difficulty, as in the phrase "Das Rezept ist einfach und schnell zuzubereiten," meaning the recipe is easy and quick to prepare.
Etymology
The word "einfach" comes from the Old High German "einfach," meaning 'onefold' or 'single.' It combines "ein" (one) and "fach" (fold or layer), originally indicating something singular or uncomplicated. Did you know that this sense of 'simple' evolved from the idea of a single layer or step, emphasizing ease?
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"Einfach" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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