plain

• Bezeichnet etwas Einfaches, Gewöhnliches oder Schlichtes ohne Verzierungen; auch im Sinne von klar, deutlich oder offensichtlich.

Describes something that is simple, ordinary, or without decoration; also used to mean clear or obvious.

1. Simple or unadornedA2formal

   Without decoration, pattern, or extra features; basic.

   Einfach

   • She wore a plain white dress.
   • The room was plain but comfortable.
   • He prefers plain food without too many spices.

   Synonymeausterebarebasicmodestno-frillsordinaryseveresimplespartanstarkunadornedundecoratedunembellishedunostentatiousunpretentious

   Antonymeadorneddecoratedelaboratefancyflamboyantgaudyornamentalornateshowy

2. Clear or obviousB1formal

   Easy to see, hear, or understand; evident.

   Offensichtlich

   • It was plain to everyone that she was lying.
   • The instructions are written in plain English.
   • The truth is plain for all to see.

   Synonymeapparentcleardistinctevidentmanifestobviouspatenttransparentunmistakablevisible

   Antonymeambiguoushiddenindistinctobscureunclearvague

3. Not attractiveB1informal

   Used to describe someone's appearance as ordinary or not beautiful.

   Unattraktiv

   • She considered herself plain compared to her sister.
   • He was a plain-looking man with a kind smile.
   • The actress played the role of a plain, shy girl.

   Synonymehomelyill-favoredordinaryuglyunattractiveunlovelyunremarkable

   Antonymeattractivebeautifulgorgeoushandsomelovelyprettystunning

• Adverb, das „klar“, „einfach“ oder „ohne Zweifel“ bedeutet. Es wird verwendet, um die Direktheit oder Offensichtlichkeit einer Aussage oder Handlung zu betonen.

An adverb meaning "clearly," "simply," or "without doubt." It is used to emphasize the straightforwardness or obviousness of a statement or action.

1. Clearly or obviouslyB1informal

   Used to emphasize that something is very clear or easy to understand.

   Eindeutig

   • He was plain wrong about the facts.
   • She told him plain that she didn't want to go.
   • The instructions were plain simple to follow.

   Synonymeclearlyevidentlymanifestlyobviouslypatentlyunmistakably

2. Completely or absolutelyB2informalamerican

   Used as an intensifier to mean 'totally' or 'absolutely'.

   Völlig

   • That's just plain ridiculous.
   • He's plain crazy to try that stunt.
   • It's plain impossible to finish in one day.

   Synonymeabsolutelycompletelyentirelyquitesimplytotallyutterly

• Substantiv für eine große flache Landfläche mit wenigen Bäumen oder Adjektiv für etwas Einfaches, Klares oder Schmuckloses.

A noun referring to a large area of flat land with few trees, or an adjective describing something simple, clear, or unadorned.

1. Large flat area of landA2formal

   A large area of flat land with few trees, often used for farming.

   Ebene

   • The Great Plains stretch across the central United States.
   • Farmers grow wheat on the vast plains.
   • The herd of buffalo roamed across the open plain.

   Synonymegrasslandlowlandprairiesavannasteppe