English–German
“simply” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃlɛçtˈhɪn/
Example
Sie ist die Expertin schlechthin.
She is the expert, pure and simple.
How to say “simply” in German
“Simply” in German is schlechthin.
A spotlight singles out a noun as the unquestioned model of its category.
Example sentences with schlechthin
Für viele junge Musiker ist er das Vorbild schlechthin.
For many young musicians, he is the ultimate role model.
Tips for using schlechthin
- Unlike English "simply", schlechthin normally does not mean "merely"; it often adds an extreme or defining characterization instead.
Other German words for “simply”
Das ist schlichtweg falsch.
That is simply wrong.