simple

• Beschreibt etwas, das leicht zu verstehen ist, nicht kompliziert ist oder nur aus wenigen Teilen besteht; auch für Personen mit geringem sozialem Status oder geringer Bildung gebraucht.

Describes something that is easy to understand, not complicated, or consisting of only a few parts.

1. Easy to understand or doA1formal

   Not complicated; easy to understand, use, or deal with.

   Einfach

   • The instructions are very simple to follow.
   • This is a simple recipe for beginners.
   • She gave a simple explanation of the problem.

   Synonymecleareasyeffortlessstraightforwarduncomplicatedunderstandable

   Antonymecomplexcomplicateddifficulthard

2. Plain or basicA2formal

   Without decoration, luxury, or extra features.

   Einfach

   • They live a simple life in the countryside.
   • He wore a simple black suit to the event.
   • The room was furnished with simple wooden furniture.

   Synonymeausterebarebasichumblemodestno-frillsplainspartanstarkunadornedundecoratedunembellished

   Antonymecomplexdecoratedelaborateextravagantfancyintricateluxuriousornate

3. Not intelligentB1informal

   Used to describe someone who is not very clever or is naive.

   Einfältig

   • Don't be so simple; he's obviously lying to you.
   • She's not simple; she just doesn't care about the details.
   • He's a bit simple when it comes to understanding jokes.

   Synonymedimdullfoolishgulliblenaivesillysimple-mindedslowunsophisticated

   Antonymeastutecleverintelligentsharpsmart

• Substantiv, das etwas Einfaches, Unkompliziertes oder nicht Schwieriges bezeichnet; oft für etwas Grundlegendes, Schlichtes oder Ungekünsteltes verwendet.

A noun referring to something that is not complex, elaborate, or difficult; often used to describe a basic or uncomplicated thing or concept.

1. A person of low intelligenceB2informal

   A person who is considered foolish or lacking intelligence.

   Einfaltspinsel

   • Don't treat him like a simple; he understands more than you think.
   • The character in the play was portrayed as a simple.
   • She called him a simple for not understanding the joke.

   Synonymeblockheaddoltduncefoolidiotimbecilemoronnitwitsimpleton

   Antonymegeniusintellectualmastermindsage

2. A medicinal herbC2formalbritish

   A medicinal plant or herb used in traditional remedies.

   Heilkraut

   • The apothecary gathered simples from the garden for the tincture.
   • This simple is known to cure headaches.
   • He studied the properties of various simples.

   Synonymeherbremedy