leicht

leichter · am leichtesten
Based on: *legwh-
Goethe A1 Adjective #36 Adjective
  1. light
  2. easy
1.

light

Opposite: schwer
(in sense of weight)
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Examples
  • Der Koffer ist wirklich leicht, obwohl er voll ist.
  • The suitcase is really light, even though it's full.
2.

easy

Opposite: schwer
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Examples
  • Das war wirklich leicht!
  • That was really easy!

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How many meanings does the German word 'leicht' have?

leicht has 2 distinct meanings: 1. light, 2. easy.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'leicht'?

comparative: leichter / superlative: am leichtesten

What is 'leicht' related to?

The word 'leicht' is related to *legwh-.

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