unkompliziert
uncomplicated
Simple and not difficult to understand, handle, or carry out.
EXAMPLE
Die Montage des Regals war überraschend unkompliziert.
Assembling the shelf was surprisingly uncomplicated.
unkompliziert
uncomplicated / easygoing
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Meanings
unkompliziert
easygoing
Describes a person who is pleasant, direct, and not difficult to deal with.
EXAMPLE
Sie ist ein sehr unkomplizierter Mensch, mit dem man gut auskommt.
She is a very easygoing person who is easy to get along with.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is the opposite of 'kompliziert' (complicated). The prefix 'un-' is used very frequently in German adjectives to negate a meaning.
EXAMPLE
Die Anleitung war klar und unkompliziert.
The instructions were clear and uncomplicated.
Use as an adverb
'Unkompliziert' (uncomplicated) can also be used as an adverb to describe how an action is carried out. It then means 'in a simple way'.
EXAMPLE
Wir konnten das Problem ganz unkompliziert am Telefon lösen.
We were able to solve the problem very simply over the phone.
Typical collocations
When talking about things or processes, 'unkompliziert' (uncomplicated) is often combined with words such as 'Lösung' (solution), 'Prozess' (process), 'Abwicklung' (handling/processing), or 'Hilfe' (help).
EXAMPLE
Vielen Dank für die schnelle und unkomplizierte Hilfe!
Thank you very much for the quick and uncomplicated help!
Typical collocations
To describe a person, 'unkompliziert' (easygoing) is often connected with 'Mensch' (person), 'Typ' (guy/type), or 'Charakter' (character).
EXAMPLE
Mein neuer Kollege ist ein sehr unkomplizierter Typ.
My new colleague is a very easygoing guy.
Compare with
unkompliziert vs einfach
simple / just
For a task that is easy to manage, both „einfach“ and „unkompliziert“ can be used. „Einfach“ generally refers to a low level of difficulty, while „unkompliziert“ particularly emphasizes that something can be carried out or handled without problems. Use „einfach“ for the difficulty and „unkompliziert“ for a smooth process.
unkompliziert
Die Anmeldung ist unkompliziert und ohne zusätzliche Rückfragen erledigt.
The registration is straightforward and can be completed without any additional questions.
einfach
Die Anmeldung ist einfach und in wenigen Minuten erledigt.
The registration is simple and can be completed in just a few minutes.
In real life
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