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A word borrowed from English that means simple, uncomplicated, or not complex. It is often used in contexts involving technology, design, or marketing.
Wir brauchen eine simple Lösung für dieses Problem, die jeder versteht.
We need a simple solution to this problem that everyone understands.
Although 'simple' comes from English, it is declined like a normal German adjective when it stands before a noun. Pay attention to the correct ending depending on case, gender, and article.
Das ist ein simpler Trick, aber er funktioniert.
That is a simple trick, but it works.
This word is an English loanword and is often used in the areas of marketing, design, and technology. It sounds modern and international.
Das neue Smartphone hat ein sehr simples und elegantes Design.
The new smartphone has a very simple and elegant design.
'Simple' is frequently combined with abstract nouns to express lack of complexity. Typical partners are: eine simple Idee (a simple idea), eine simple Frage (a simple question), ein simples Prinzip (a simple principle).
Manchmal ist die simpelste Idee die beste.
Sometimes the simplest idea is the best.
simple / just
'einfach' and 'simple' can both mean that something is not complicated. 'einfach' is the normal German word and works in almost all everyday situations. 'simple' is borrowed from English and sounds more modern or advertising-like. You hear it especially in technology, design, or product contexts. Learners may confuse the words because their meaning is very similar. If you want to speak neutrally and naturally, 'einfach' is usually the safe choice.
Das neue Design wirkt sehr simple und modern.
The new design looks very simple and modern.
Die App ist einfach zu bedienen.
The app is easy to use.