Gemakkelijk
Example: Dit boek is gemakkelijk te lezen voor kinderen.
Definition
"Gemakkelijk" is an adverb meaning something that can be done with little effort or difficulty. For example, in the phrase "Dit boek is gemakkelijk te lezen voor kinderen," it indicates that the book is easy for children to read.
Etymology
The Dutch word "gemakkelijk" comes from Middle Dutch, combining 'gemoet' (meaning 'mind' or 'disposition') and 'lijk' (meaning 'like' or 'similar to'). Over time, it evolved to mean 'easy' or 'convenient.' Did you know? The root reflects a sense of something being agreeable or suited to one's disposition.
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"Gemakkelijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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