ADJECTIVE

leicht/laɪ̯çt/easy; light (not heavy); slight

leicht is a German adjective that means easy, light (not heavy), or slight. It is pronounced /laɪ̯çt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "leichter" and "leichtesten".

Definitions

1.easy, not difficult(difficulty)

a.simple to do or understand

Diese Aufgabe ist sehr leicht.This task is very easy.

2.light in weight, not heavy(weight)

a.weighs little

Der Koffer ist ziemlich leicht.The suitcase is quite light.

3.slight, not strong or intense(degree/amount)

a.minor, not serious

Er hat nur eine leichte Verletzung.He only has a minor injury.

Adjective Forms

Positiveleicht
Comparativeleichter
Superlativeleichtesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "leicht" mean in English?
"leicht" means easy, light (not heavy), or slight. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "leicht"?
"leicht" is pronounced /laɪ̯çt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "leicht"?
The comparative of "leicht" is "leichter" and the superlative is "leichtesten".
What part of speech is "leicht"?
"leicht" is a adjective in German.

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