leicht

adjective
light, easy
A1

Leicht: adjective meaning light (not heavy) or easy (not difficult). Gradable: comparative leichter, superlative am leichtesten. Common antonyms: schwer, schwierig. Use applies to weight, intensity, or task difficulty. Not a participle; no unusual plural since adjective. No special preposition needed.

Examples

Die Prüfung war leicht, obwohl die Bedingungen schwieriger wurden.
The exam was easy although the conditions became more difficult.
Die Aufgabe war leicht.
The task was easy.
Der Koffer ist sehr leicht.
The suitcase is very light.

Details

GradableYes
Comparativeleichter
Superlativeam leichtesten
ParticipleNo

Mnemonics

👁️Imagine holding a feather (light) or solving an easy puzzle.
👂Think English 'light' for not heavy and 'light' as easy.

Notes

Adjective can mean weight or difficulty. Comparative 'leichter', superlative 'am leichtesten'.

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