simple
gb/sˈɪmpəl/ us/sˈɪmpəl/
A1
Kiingereza
~ 700
egyszerű, könnyű, dísztelen, szerény, együgyű, buta
A1
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is simple
The instructions are simple and clear.
Az utasítások egyszerűek és világosak.
It was a simple question, but nobody knew the answer.
Egyszerű kérdés volt, de senki sem tudta a választ.
Cooking this dish is quite simple.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
This game is simple.
Ez a játék egyszerű.
The test is simple.
A teszt könnyű.
Her plan is simple and good.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'simple' with 'single'. 'Simple' means not difficult; 'single' means only one.
Maana
Easy to understand or do
Miunganiko ya maneno
simple task
|simple answer
|simple question
|simple instructions
|simple solution
Visawe
easy (More common in everyday speech; can imply less effort.)
Vinyume
complicated (Implies something has many parts and is harder to understand or do.)
Mada
daily life
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Easy to understand or do; not hard.
Not difficult to understand, deal with, or carry out.
A2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is simple
She wore a simple black dress.
Egyszerű fekete ruhát viselt.
The cabin was furnished in a simple style.
A faházat egyszerű stílusban rendezték be.
We had a simple lunch of bread and cheese.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I like your simple shirt.
Tetszik az egyszerű inged.
The room is simple.
A szoba egyszerűen van berendezve.
We eat a simple dinner.
Maana
Plain in style or appearance
Miunganiko ya maneno
simple dress
|simple design
|simple style
|simple meal
Visawe
plain (Focuses more on lacking decoration or complexity in appearance.)
Vinyume
fancy (Describes something with elaborate design or decoration.)
Mada
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Plain and without extra decoration.
Not decorated, fancy, or elaborate.
B1
3
egyszerű
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is simple
A lever is a simple machine.
Az emelő egy egyszerű gép.
The design is simple yet effective.
A kialakítás egyszerű, mégis hatékony.
This is a simple circuit with just two components.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
This is a simple machine.
Ez egy egyszerű gép.
The toy has a simple shape.
A játéknak egyszerű formája van.
We use a simple tool.
Maana
Having few parts or elements
Miunganiko ya maneno
simple machine
|simple structure
|simple system
Visawe
basic (Emphasizes the fundamental nature rather than low difficulty.)
Vinyume
complex (Involves many interconnected parts.)
Mada
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Made of only a few parts.
Made of only a small number of parts; not complex in structure.
B1
4
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] lives a simple life
They chose to live a simple life in the countryside.
Úgy döntöttek, hogy egyszerű életet élnek vidéken.
He enjoys the simple pleasures of gardening and reading.
Élvezi a kertészkedés és az olvasás egyszerű örömeit.
Her home reflects her simple lifestyle.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I want a simple life.
Egyszerű életre vágyom.
They live a simple life.
Egyszerű életet élnek.
He likes a simple home.
Maana
Modest in lifestyle or habits
Miunganiko ya maneno
simple life
|simple living
Visawe
modest (Focuses on humbleness rather than ease.)
Vinyume
extravagant (Characterized by excessive spending or luxury.)
Mada
lifestyle
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Living in a modest way without many luxuries.
Living or done in a way that is modest, without unnecessary luxury.
B2
INFORMAL
5
He's a bit simple, so be patient with him.
Kicsit együgyű, ezért légy türelmes vele.
I think she’s too simple to see what’s going on.
Szerintem túl együgyű ahhoz, hogy átlássa, mi folyik.
They treated him as if he were simple.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He is a bit simple.
Ő egy kicsit együgyű.
She is simple and does not see the trick.
Együgyű, és nem veszi észre a trükköt.
They think I am simple.
Maana
Not very intelligent (informal)
Miunganiko ya maneno
a bit simple
Visawe
slow-witted (More formal and less colloquial than 'simple' in this sense.)
Vinyume
clever (Quick to understand and think of good ideas.)
Mada
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Not smart; not showing good thinking (informal).
(Informal) Not very intelligent or lacking common sense.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
simple
IPA
GB/sˈɪmpəl/
US/sˈɪmpəl/
Silabi na mkazo
simple (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (simple)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: simple
- Comparative: simpler
- Superlative: simplest
Familia ya neno
Forms
simpler
adjective
simplest
adjective
Core family
Related words
simplification
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
complex
adjective B1
complicated
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
simplistic
adjective C1
oversimplify
verb
Semi
in simple terms
1/ˈɪn sˈɪmpəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
Explain using easy language and ideas
To say something in an easy way so people can understand it quickly.
Mifano
- In simple terms, the law protects consumers from fraud.
- Let me put it in simple terms so everyone understands.
simple as that
1/sˈɪmpəl ˈæz ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
informal
Completely straightforward, nothing more to add
It is very clear and needs no more explanation.
Mifano
- You just follow the recipe — simple as that.
- If you don’t like it, don’t buy it. Simple as that.
the simple life
1/ðə sˈɪmpəl lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
A modest lifestyle without luxury
A way of living without many things, often in the country and close to nature.
Mifano
- They moved to the mountains to live the simple life.
- She dreams of the simple life on a farm.
keep it simple
1/kˈip ˈɪt sˈɪmpəl/
fixed phrase
Make something easy to understand or do
Do not make something complicated; make it easy to understand or do.
Mifano
- When giving instructions, try to keep it simple.
- The best designs keep it simple for the user.
- Keep it simple so that everyone understands.