leicht — meaning in English
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English meaning
- delicate adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
- easily adv Without difficulty or effort.
- easy adj Requiring little effort or skill; not difficult.
- facile adjective Too simple to be convincing; arrived at without proper thought and ignoring the real difficulties.
- fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
- flimsy adj Easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.
- light noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
- lightly adv In a gentle or delicate manner; with little force or weight.
- slightly adv To a small degree or extent.
- vague adj Not clearly expressed, defined, or understood; lacking precise detail.
Senses
leicht is used for these senses in English:
- delicate Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.
- easily Without difficulty.
- facile (now, usually, derogatory) Easy; contemptibly easy. [from 15th c.]
- fast (dated) Having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits. [from 18th c.]
- lightly In a light manner.
- slightly (degree) To a small extent or degree.
- vague Not clearly felt or sensed; somewhat subconscious.
delicate — full definition
- adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
- adjective Requiring tact or care because of its sensitive nature.
- adjective Fine or subtle in detail, texture, or flavor.
easily — full definition
- adv Without difficulty or effort.
- adv Without a doubt; by far.