easy
Easy to handle or accomplish, or possible without major difficulties; uncomplicated.
EXAMPLE
Die Prüfung war echt easy.
The exam was really easy.
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Meanings
easy
easygoing
Relaxed, calm, and laid-back.
EXAMPLE
Bleib easy, das kriegen wir schon hin.
Stay relaxed, we'll manage this.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry easy, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
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Usage tips
Colloquial style
'Easy' is mainly part of informal colloquial language and is commonly used in conversations, chats, and social media. In formal texts, it often sounds too casual.
EXAMPLE
Alles easy, ich melde mich später bei dir.
All good, I'll get back to you later.
Context clue
When describing a task, exam, or explanation, 'easy' usually indicates a low level of difficulty. When used with a person or with 'bleiben' (to stay/remain), it usually refers to a relaxed attitude.
EXAMPLE
Die neue Software ist für Anfänger easy zu bedienen.
The new software is easy for beginners to use.
Nach dem kleinen Streit blieb er easy und machte einfach weiter.
After the minor argument, he stayed relaxed and simply carried on.
Typical expression
For the meaning 'relaxed and laid-back', 'easy' is often used with 'bleiben' (to stay/remain) or 'sein' (to be). 'Ganz easy' (completely relaxed) is also a typical informal expression.
EXAMPLE
Er bleibt auch bei Kritik immer ganz easy.
He always stays completely relaxed, even when criticized.
Sie ist auch in stressigen Situationen ganz easy.
She's completely relaxed even in stressful situations.
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