Easy in Different Languages
Discover 'Easy' in 134 Languages: Dive into Translations, Hear Pronunciations, and Uncover Cultural Insights.
Easy
Afrikaans maklik | ||
Albanian e lehtë | ||
Amharic ቀላል | ||
Arabic سهل | ||
Armenian հեշտ | ||
Assamese সহজ | ||
Aymara jasa | ||
Azerbaijani asan | ||
Bambara nɔgɔnman | ||
Basque erraza | ||
Belarusian лёгка | ||
Bengali সহজ | ||
Bhojpuri आसान | ||
Bosnian lako | ||
Bulgarian лесно | ||
Catalan fàcil | ||
Cebuano dali ra | ||
Chinese (Simplified) 简单 | ||
Chinese (Traditional) 簡單 | ||
Corsican faciule | ||
Croatian lako | ||
Czech snadný | ||
Danish let | ||
Dhivehi ފަސޭހަ | ||
Dogri सखल्ला | ||
Dutch gemakkelijk | ||
English easy | ||
Esperanto facila | ||
Estonian lihtne | ||
Ewe bᴐbᴐe | ||
Filipino (Tagalog) madali | ||
Finnish helppo | ||
French facile | ||
Frisian maklik | ||
Galician fácil | ||
Georgian მარტივი | ||
German einfach | ||
Greek ανετα | ||
Guarani hasy'ỹ | ||
Gujarati સરળ | ||
Haitian Creole fasil | ||
Hausa sauki | ||
Hawaiian maʻalahi | ||
Hebrew קַל | ||
Hindi आसान | ||
Hmong yooj yim | ||
Hungarian könnyen | ||
Icelandic auðvelt | ||
Igbo mfe | ||
Ilocano nalaka | ||
Indonesian mudah | ||
Irish éasca | ||
Italian facile | ||
Japanese 簡単 | ||
Javanese gampang | ||
Kannada ಸುಲಭ | ||
Kazakh оңай | ||
Khmer ងាយស្រួល | ||
Kinyarwanda byoroshye | ||
Konkani सोंपें | ||
Korean 쉬운 | ||
Krio izi | ||
Kurdish sivik | ||
Kurdish (Sorani) ئاسان | ||
Kyrgyz оңой | ||
Lao ງ່າຍ | ||
Latin easy | ||
Latvian viegli | ||
Lingala pete | ||
Lithuanian lengva | ||
Luganda -angu | ||
Luxembourgish einfach | ||
Macedonian лесно | ||
Maithili आसान | ||
Malagasy tsotra | ||
Malay senang | ||
Malayalam എളുപ്പമാണ് | ||
Maltese faċli | ||
Maori ngawari | ||
Marathi सोपे | ||
Meiteilon (Manipuri) ꯑꯔꯥꯏꯕ | ||
Mizo awlsam | ||
Mongolian хялбар | ||
Myanmar (Burmese) လွယ်တယ် | ||
Nepali सजिलो | ||
Norwegian lett | ||
Nyanja (Chichewa) zosavuta | ||
Odia (Oriya) ସହଜ | ||
Oromo salphaa | ||
Pashto اسانه | ||
Persian آسان | ||
Polish łatwy | ||
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) fácil | ||
Punjabi ਆਸਾਨ | ||
Quechua mana sasa | ||
Romanian uşor | ||
Russian легко | ||
Samoan faigofie | ||
Sanskrit सरलम् | ||
Scots Gaelic furasta | ||
Sepedi bonolo | ||
Serbian лако | ||
Sesotho bonolo | ||
Shona nyore | ||
Sindhi آسان | ||
Sinhala (Sinhalese) පහසු | ||
Slovak ľahké | ||
Slovenian enostavno | ||
Somali fudud | ||
Spanish fácil | ||
Sundanese gampang | ||
Swahili rahisi | ||
Swedish lätt | ||
Tagalog (Filipino) madali | ||
Tajik осон | ||
Tamil சுலபம் | ||
Tatar җиңел | ||
Telugu సులభం | ||
Thai ง่าย | ||
Tigrinya ቀሊል | ||
Tsonga olova | ||
Turkish kolay | ||
Turkmen aňsat | ||
Twi (Akan) mrɛ | ||
Ukrainian легко | ||
Urdu آسان | ||
Uyghur ئاسان | ||
Uzbek oson | ||
Vietnamese dễ dàng | ||
Welsh hawdd | ||
Xhosa lula | ||
Yiddish לייַכט | ||
Yoruba rọrun | ||
Zulu kulula |
Etymology & Notes
| Language | Etymology / Notes |
|---|---|
| Afrikaans | In Afrikaans, "maklik" also means "easy," or "to deceive". |
| Albanian | The Albanian word "e lehtë" has different origins: from the Proto-Albanian "*lëv-ta," related to flight, and from the Proto-Indo-European "*wel-," meaning "to turn, rotate." |
| Amharic | The word "ቀላል" also means "simple" or "light" in weight or importance. |
| Arabic | 'سهل' means 'plain' in topography, and is the basis of the name of the 'easy' chapter of the Quran: the 'Surat as-Saaffat' (Chapter 37). |
| Armenian | 'Հեշտ' comes from the Persian word 'آسان (âsân)', meaning 'comfortable' or 'convenient'. |
| Azerbaijani | The word "asan" also has the meaning of "convenient" or "comfortable" in Azerbaijani. |
| Basque | The word 'erraza' also means 'flat' in Basque, referring to a terrain with no slopes. |
| Belarusian | The word also means "easy" in Russian and "light" in some Slavic languages |
| Bengali | In Middle Bengali, the word "সহজ" had spiritual connotations of "accessible to all" and "unobstructed". |
| Bosnian | The word "lako" in Bosnian originates from the Proto-Slavic *lьgъkъ, which also meant "light" in weight. |
| Bulgarian | The word "лесно" (easy) in Bulgarian also has the alternate meaning of "lightly or gently", as in "to speak lightly of something". |
| Catalan | "Fàcil" derives from Latin "facilis," which also gives the English "facile" and "feasible." |
| Cebuano | "Dali ra" is derived from the Cebuano word "dala", which means "to bring". It can also refer to something that is convenient or accessible. |
| Chinese (Simplified) | The word "简单" can also mean basic, ordinary, or uncomplicated. |
| Chinese (Traditional) | The character "簡" in "簡單" originally meant "bamboo slips," and later came to mean "simple" as they were used to write messages on, while "單" meant "a piece of cloth," and later came to mean "simple" as it was used to make simple clothing. |
| Corsican | Faciule in Corsican can also mean "convenient." |
| Croatian | The word "lako" in Croatian comes from the Proto-Slavic word "legъkъ", which also means "light" in weight. |
| Czech | The word "snadný" is derived from the Proto-Slavic root *snędъ, which also means "fast" or "agile". |
| Danish | "Let" comes from Old Norse "léttr" meaning "free from hindrance". |
| Dutch | The word 'gemakkelijk' comes from the Middle Dutch 'gemake', meaning 'ease' or 'comfort' and is related to the English word 'make'. |
| Esperanto | The Esperanto word "facila" derives from the Latin word "facilis", which means "easy" or "accessible". |
| Estonian | "Lihtne" originates from Old Estonian "liht" (simple) and "n" (suffix to form adjectives). |
| Finnish | The word "helppo" is also related to the word "helpottaa", which means "to make easy" or "to relieve". |
| French | In French, "facile" not only means "easy" but also "easygoing" or "gullible." |
| Frisian | The word "maklik" in Frisian is derived from the Old Frisian word "maklic", which could also mean "easy" or "appropriate". |
| Galician | The Galician word "fácil" derives from the Latin "facilis," also meaning "easy," and shares a similar etymology with the English word "facile," which carries connotations of being overly simple or effortless. |
| Georgian | The Georgian word "მარტივი" ultimately derives from the Semitic root “rty” which also gave us the words "right” and "true”. |
| German | "Einfach" also means "naive" or "simple-minded". |
| Greek | The word "Ανετα" is derived from the verb "ανιημι" (to relax), which means to loosen or release. |
| Gujarati | "સરળ" is an adjective which can also mean simple, uncomplicated, clear, plain |
| Haitian Creole | Fasil is derived from the French word "facile" and also means "lazy" in Haitian Creole. |
| Hausa | The Hausa word 'sauki' can also mean 'convenient', 'comfortable', or 'without stress'. |
| Hawaiian | The root word 'ala means 'to go' when doubled as in Maʻalahi it means 'to go swiftly or easily' |
| Hebrew | "קל" in Hebrew can also mean "fast" or "light" in weight, as its origin in the Proto-Semitic "qll" refers to the motion of something that is agile and quick. |
| Hindi | The word "आसान" comes from the Persian word "آسان" which means "simple". In addition, it can also mean "restful" or "comfortable". |
| Hmong | The word "yooj yim" in Hmong can also refer to someone who is gentle, kind, or mild-mannered. |
| Hungarian | The word "könnyen" also means "easily" in Hungarian. |
| Icelandic | Auðvelt, meaning "easy", comes from auðr (wealth) + vinna (labor), suggesting that something that requires less labor is more effortless. |
| Igbo | "Mfe" in Igbo can also mean "without difficulty" or "in a straightforward manner". |
| Indonesian | The word "mudah" is derived from the Proto-Austronesian word *ma-duha, meaning "two". |
| Irish | The word 'éasca' can also be used to mean 'free', 'leisurely', or 'carefree'. |
| Italian | In Italian, "facile" can also mean "superficial" or "too easy" |
| Japanese | "簡単" is also a term used in Japanese martial arts to describe a technique that is simple and straightforward. |
| Javanese | In Javanese, "gampang" can also mean pliable, soft, and supple, suggesting an extended meaning of "ease" that encompasses both physical and figurative aspects. |
| Kannada | The word "ಸುಲಭ" can also mean "plain" or "simple" in Kannada. |
| Kazakh | 'Оңай' means 'easy', but it also has the connotation of 'soft', 'gentle', 'tender', 'mild', 'moderate', 'tolerable', 'feasible', 'doable', 'possible', 'likely', and 'manageable'. |
| Khmer | The word "ងាយស្រួល" ("easy") in Khmer also literally means "to untie" or "to make loose." |
| Korean | 쉬운 is derived from the Chinese word '순' (shun) meaning 'following in order' or 'according to order' and implies effortless or natural progress. |
| Kurdish | The word 'sivik' is also used to describe something that is 'agreeable' or 'convenient'. |
| Kyrgyz | The word "оңой" also means "right" or "correct" in Kyrgyz. |
| Lao | It can also be an adjective to describe a beautiful woman. |
| Latin | The Latin word 'facilis', from which 'easy' is derived, originally meant 'able to be done' or 'feasible', rather than simply 'not difficult'. |
| Latvian | Despite the different spelling and pronunciation, "viegli" is related to the Russian word "весело" (veselo), which means "fun". |
| Lithuanian | The word "lengva" also means "lung" in Lithuanian. |
| Macedonian | "Лесно" is cognate with the Bulgarian "лесен", which is further derived from the Proto-Slavic root *legъkъ, itself stemming from the Proto-Indo-European *leghus meaning "light". |
| Malagasy | "Tsotra" has connotations of simplicity, artlessness, and innocence, and can also refer to something that is done quickly or without much effort. |
| Malay | "Senang" can also mean "enjoyable" or "comfortable" in Malay. |
| Malayalam | In Sanskrit, the word "sulabha" means "easy to obtain" and is the origin of the Malayalam word "എളുപ്പമാണ്". |
| Maltese | The Maltese word "faċli" is derived from the Italian "facile" which itself probably derives from the Latin "facilis" meaning “easily done, light, unimportant, compliant". |
| Maori | Ngāwari can also mean 'common,' 'usual,' 'unimportant,' or 'ordinary.' |
| Marathi | The word "सोपे" in Marathi originates from the Sanskrit word "सु-पथ" meaning "easy path". |
| Mongolian | The word "хялбар" in Mongolian is derived from the verb "хялах" (to stretch), which figuratively conveys the idea of something being effortless or straightforward. |
| Nepali | The word "सजिलो" can refer to both physical and emotional states of ease or simplicity. |
| Norwegian | "Lett" also means "search" or "look for" in Norwegian. |
| Nyanja (Chichewa) | The word "zosavuta" can also mean "convenient" or "simple" in Nyanja. |
| Pashto | The Pashto word "اسانه" (easy) is cognate with "asan" in Sanskrit and "asanah" in Farsi, all derived from the Sanskrit root "as" (to be), suggesting a shared origin and semantic connection. |
| Persian | The word "آسان" in Persian is derived from the Arabic word "يسر" meaning "to make easy" or "to facilitate". |
| Polish | Łatwy shares a root with **łać** - to patch up clothes. This is why in Polish a **łatka** means both 'patch' and 'an easy problem'. |
| Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) | The word "fácil" ("easy") in Portuguese derives from the Latin word "facilis", which has the additional meanings of "affable" and "gentle" among its cognates in other languages. |
| Punjabi | The word "ਆਸਾਨ" also means "lazy" in Punjabi, indicating that something is not difficult but rather requires little effort. |
| Romanian | "Uşor" has an alternate meaning of "slightly, somewhat". |
| Russian | The word "легко" in Russian also means "lightly" and "without effort". |
| Samoan | The word "faigofie" can also refer to something that is effortless, requiring no difficulty. |
| Scots Gaelic | The Gaelic word 'furasta' has been borrowed from English and is a cognate of the Low German word 'fuur'. The English word 'forest', however is not cognate and is related to the Italian word 'forestiera' meaning 'foreign'. |
| Serbian | The word "лако" comes from Proto-Slavic *lъgъkъ, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *legʰu-. It is cognate with various words for "light" in Slavic, Baltic, Germanic, and Indo-Iranian languages. |
| Sesotho | The word "bonolo" is also used as a noun to refer to a situation or time of ease or comfort. |
| Shona | The word "nyore" in Shona is derived from the Proto-Bantu root "-yor-", meaning "to be light" or "to be free from burden." |
| Sindhi | In Sindhi, "آسان" also means "untied" or "unfastened." |
| Sinhala (Sinhalese) | In Sinhala, "පහසු" is also used to describe something that is convenient or feasible. |
| Slovak | Ľahké is a Slovak adjective meaning "easy", but it also has the meanings "light" and "small". |
| Slovenian | "Enostavno" is derived from "eno" (one) and "stavno" (to bet), and its alternate meaning is "simple". |
| Somali | Somali "fudud" also carries the meaning "convenient" and might be related to the word "fudud" in Arabic meaning "leftovers." |
| Spanish | The Spanish word "fácil" ultimately derives from the Latin word "facilis," meaning "easy," and also relates to the words "facere" (to do) and "factum" (a deed). |
| Sundanese | "Gampang" also means "quickly" in Sundanese, likely derived from the word "gam" (sharp) for the quickness or sharpness of movement. |
| Swahili | Rahisi, meaning 'easy' in Swahili, likely originated from the word 'rahi' which means 'comfortable or at ease'. |
| Swedish | In the context of food, "lätt" means "light", as in low-fat or reduced-calorie. |
| Tagalog (Filipino) | In old Tagalog, "madali" meant "quickly" or "immediately". It is related to the Tagalog words "dalian" (to hasten) and "dali" (quickly). |
| Tajik | Осон is sometimes used as a metaphor for "calm" or "relaxed". |
| Tamil | The word "சுலபம்" (easy) is derived from the Sanskrit word "sulabha", meaning "easily obtainable". In Tamil, it also has the connotation of being "convenient" or "without difficulty". |
| Telugu | The word "సులభం" is derived from the Sanskrit word "sulaabha," meaning "easily obtained" or "convenient." |
| Thai | "ง่าย" also means "shallow" in some contexts, like "น้ำง่าย" for shallow water. |
| Turkish | The Turkish word "kolay" originates from the Arabic word "kalla", meaning "to be untied" or "to be relaxed". |
| Ukrainian | The word "легко" in Ukrainian can also mean "light", "soft", or "fluffy", reflecting its Indo-European root *legh-/*leng-, meaning "to lie, stretch, or bend over". |
| Urdu | The word "آسان" in Urdu can also mean "comfortable" or "suitable". |
| Uzbek | The word "oson" originally meant "free of difficulties" and is still used in this sense in the phrase "oson yul", meaning "an easy path". |
| Vietnamese | The word dễ dàng (easy) comes from Chinese, where it meant "lazy" or "slow". |
| Welsh | The word "hawdd" also means "left" in Welsh, and is cognate with the English word "haunt" meaning "a place of shelter". |
| Xhosa | Xhosa word 'lula' also means 'to glide' or 'to flow'. |
| Yiddish | In Yiddish, 'לייַכט' can also refer to something that is light in weight or importance. |
| Yoruba | The word **'rọrun'** is a Yoruba word with a second meaning, **'simple'**, and may have derived from either 'roro' ('relax') or the obsolete noun, 'ẹru' ('strength/might'). |
| Zulu | The word 'kulula' can also mean 'to be light' or 'to be quick' in Zulu, reflecting its multiple dimensions of ease and effortlessness. |
| English | The word 'easy' derives from the Old French word 'aisié,' meaning 'at ease' or 'comfortable,' and is related to the Latin word 'otium,' meaning 'leisure' or 'rest.' |