einfach so

Based on: einfach, so
Phrase
1.

just like that, just because

(Works in various contexts, from "entering somewhere without permission" to "making your partner a coffee without a particular reason")

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mikehinton
mikehinton

I think ‘just because’ fits English. If someone does something for no particular reason, and someone wonders why .. “just because” .. it seemed the right thing to do at the time ..

Anonymous
Anonymous

Hi

How many meanings does the German word 'einfach so' have?

einfach so has 1 distinct meaning: 1. just like that, just because.

What is 'einfach so' related to?

The word 'einfach so' is related to einfach and so.

Where can I learn more about 'einfach so'?

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