No. 568 in Dutch
makkelijk
Easy.
In a sentence
Het huiswerk was makkelijk te doen.
The homework was easy to do.
In this context, 'makkelijk' describes the simplicity or ease of performing a task, emphasizing that it did not require much effort.
Hij vond een makkelijke route naar huis.
He found an easy route home.
Here, 'makkelijke' attributes to a modification of the word 'route,' signifying something straightforward or readily navigable.
Zij draagt altijd makkelijke kleding.
She always wears comfortable clothing.
In this case, 'makkelijke' suggests something convenient, like garments that are simple to put on or wear, implying comfort.
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