simple
gb/sˈɪmpəl/ us/sˈɪmpəl/
A1
Англійська
~ 700
egyszerű, könnyű, dísztelen, szerény, együgyű, buta
A1
1
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
This game is simple.
Ez a játék egyszerű.
The test is simple.
A teszt könnyű.
Her plan is simple and good.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'simple' with 'single'. 'Simple' means not difficult; 'single' means only one.
Значення
Easy to understand or do
Словосполучення
simple task
|simple answer
|simple question
|simple instructions
|simple solution
Синоніми
easy (More common in everyday speech; can imply less effort.)
Антоніми
complicated (Implies something has many parts and is harder to understand or do.)
Теми
daily life
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Easy to understand or do; not hard.
Not difficult to understand, deal with, or carry out.
A2
2
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
I like your simple shirt.
Tetszik az egyszerű inged.
The room is simple.
A szoba egyszerűen van berendezve.
We eat a simple dinner.
Значення
Plain in style or appearance
Словосполучення
simple dress
|simple design
|simple style
|simple meal
Синоніми
plain (Focuses more on lacking decoration or complexity in appearance.)
Антоніми
fancy (Describes something with elaborate design or decoration.)
Теми
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Plain and without extra decoration.
Not decorated, fancy, or elaborate.
B1
3
egyszerű
A2
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Значення
Having few parts or elements
Словосполучення
simple machine
|simple structure
|simple system
Синоніми
basic (Emphasizes the fundamental nature rather than low difficulty.)
Антоніми
complex (Involves many interconnected parts.)
Теми
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Made of only a few parts.
Made of only a small number of parts; not complex in structure.
B1
4
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
I want a simple life.
Egyszerű életre vágyom.
They live a simple life.
Egyszerű életet élnek.
He likes a simple home.
Значення
Modest in lifestyle or habits
Словосполучення
simple life
|simple living
Синоніми
modest (Focuses on humbleness rather than ease.)
Антоніми
extravagant (Characterized by excessive spending or luxury.)
Теми
lifestyle
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Значення
Not very intelligent (informal)
Словосполучення
a bit simple
Синоніми
slow-witted (More formal and less colloquial than 'simple' in this sense.)
Антоніми
clever (Quick to understand and think of good ideas.)
Теми
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Not smart; not showing good thinking (informal).
(Informal) Not very intelligent or lacking common sense.
Граматика
Словникова форма
simple
IPA
GB/sˈɪmpəl/
US/sˈɪmpəl/
Склади й наголос
simple (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (simple)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: simple
- Comparative: simpler
- Superlative: simplest
Споріднені слова
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
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- When giving instructions, try to keep it simple.
- The best designs keep it simple for the user.
- Keep it simple so that everyone understands.