simply / downright
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simply / downright
Used to emphasize a statement and means roughly 'einfach' (simply), 'glatt' (flat-out), or 'geradezu' (downright). It underlines that something is true without qualification or further explanation.
Deine Antwort ist schlichtweg falsch.
Your answer is simply wrong.
The word is made up of 'schlicht' (simple) and 'weg' (away). Its meaning is 'in a simple way' or 'downright' and it serves to make a statement unmistakable.
Seine Behauptung war schlichtweg eine Lüge.
His claim was simply a lie.
'Schlichtweg' (simply/downright) as an adverb usually stands directly before the word it is meant to intensify. This is often an adjective, a participle, or another adverb.
Die Idee ist schlichtweg genial.
The idea is simply brilliant.
'Schlichtweg' (simply/downright) is used for strong, often emotional emphasis. It signals that there is no room for discussion or doubt, and therefore sounds very definite.
Ich finde sein Verhalten schlichtweg inakzeptabel.
I find his behavior simply unacceptable.
simple / just
„Einfach“ and „schlichtweg“ can both strengthen a statement. „Schlichtweg“ presents it particularly categorically and without qualification, whereas „einfach“ can also suggest a simplifying or obvious explanation. Use „schlichtweg“ when you want to express a clear, unqualified judgment.
Diese Erklärung ist schlichtweg falsch und kann nicht bestehen bleiben.
This explanation is downright wrong and cannot be allowed to stand.
Diese Erklärung ist einfach falsch und muss noch einmal geprüft werden.
This explanation is simply wrong and needs to be checked again.
