English–German

“make easier” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯çtɐn/

Example

Die neue Software erleichtert die Arbeit.

The new software makes the work easier.

Illustration for erleichtern (make easier)

How to say “make easier” in German

“Make easier” in German is erleichtern.

A difficult activity or burden is made more manageable by reducing the effort needed to deal with it.

Full entry for erleichtern: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with erleichtern

Kurze Erklärungen erleichtern den Einstieg in das Thema.

Short explanations make it easier to get started with the topic.

Tips for using erleichtern

  • The prefix er- is inseparable, so erleichtern stays together in sentences such as Die neue Software erleichtert die Arbeit.

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