German word

leicht

Pronunciation

IPA/laɪ̯çt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveeasy

Example

Diese Aufgabe ist leichter als die vorige.

This task is easier than the previous one.

Illustration for leicht (easy)

More examples

Vokabeln sind leicht zu merken.

Vocabulary is easy to remember.

Core concept

A feather barely burdens the hand, just as a simple task barely burdens the mind.

Common phrases

  • sehr leicht

    very easy

  • leicht zu verstehen

    easy to understand

  • leicht zu merken

    easy to remember

Similar words

einfach: Straightforward to understand and easy to master.

Definition in German

Nicht schwer; mit wenig Aufwand oder Kraft zu bewältigen.

Word origin

German leicht descends from Old High German līht and shares a Germanic root with English light; low weight extended to low effort.

Usage tips

  • The unchanged form also works as an adverb, as in leicht lernen, meaning to learn easily.

Other meanings

  • lightadjective
  • easilyadverb

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