Gemakkelijk
Example: Dit boek is gemakkelijk te lezen voor kinderen.
Definition
"Gemakkelijk" is an adjective meaning something that is easy or simple to do, understand, or accomplish. For example, in the phrase 'Dit boek is gemakkelijk te lezen voor kinderen,' it means the book is easy for children to read.
Etymology
The Dutch word "gemakkelijk" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'gemakelijc,' which is related to the word 'makelijk,' meaning easy or comfortable. It is derived from the verb 'maken,' meaning to make, combined with the suffix '-lijk,' which forms adjectives. Did you know? The root 'maken' is also the source of the English word 'make,' showing a shared Germanic heritage.
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"Gemakkelijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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