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simple in German

simple in German is einfach, simpel — simple means easy to understand or do; not complicated.

simple in German

einfach
adj
simpel
adj

What does "simple" mean?

  1. adj Easy to understand or do; not complicated.
    "The instructions were simple enough for a child to follow."
  2. adj Plain, with no extra decoration or fuss.
    "She wore a simple black dress to the funeral."
  3. adj Honest and straightforward, without any hidden agenda; sometimes, unflatteringly, naive or slow-witted.
    "He's a simple, good-hearted man who trusts everyone."
  4. noun A medicinal herb, or a remedy made from just one plant (an older, mostly historical use).
    "The apothecary kept a garden of simples for making tinctures."
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simple in a sentence

  • The instructions were simple enough for a child to follow.
  • It's a simple fix — just restart the router.
  • She wore a simple black dress to the funeral.
  • The room had simple white walls and a plain wooden floor.

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What is "simple" in German?
"simple" in German is einfach, simpel. simple means: Easy to understand or do; not complicated.
How do you use "simple" in a sentence?
Example: "The instructions were simple enough for a child to follow." In German, "simple" is einfach, simpel.
Are there other ways to say "simple" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "simple": einfach, simpel.
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