adjective
simple
A1
Means 'simple' or 'easy' as an adjective and often used adverbially to say something is straightforward or merely so. It’s gradable: einfacher, am einfachsten. Antonyms include schwierig, kompliziert. No special preposition or reflexive form. Also usable as an intensifier.
Examples
Der Plan blieb erfolgreich, obwohl er einfach gestaltet war, damit jeder ihn verstehen konnte.
The plan remained successful even though it was designed simply so that everyone could understand it.
Die Aufgabe ist einfach zu lösen.
The task is simple to solve.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture one (ein) thing that is easy to do — that's 'einfach'
sounds like English 'in fact' reversed — think 'einfach' = simple
Notes
Can mean 'simple' or 'easy' depending on context. Regular comparison forms available.