Translation of German word "leicht" to English
leicht
/laɪ̯çt/
Meaning
AdjectiveNot heavy in weight; requiring little effort or difficulty; simple, easy.
How to use
leicht ('light (weight) / easy / slight / simple') is an adjective. Eine leichte Aufgabe — An easy task. Leichtes Fieber — Slight fever.
🇬🇧 English
light
Example
Diese Aufgabe ist sehr leicht, ich schaffe das in fünf Minuten.
This task is very easy, I can do it in five minutes.
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Common phrases
- leicht fallen— to come easily to someone
- leicht verdaulich— easy to digest / light
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What is the definition of the German word "leicht"?▼
The German word "leicht" is defined as: "Not heavy in weight; requiring little effort or difficulty; simple, easy."
What does the German word "leicht" mean?▼
The German word "leicht" means "light" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "leicht"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "leicht"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Diese Aufgabe ist sehr leicht, ich schaffe das in fünf Minuten." (which translates as "This task is very easy, I can do it in five minutes.").
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