No. 575 in Estonian
lihtsam
Simpler.
In a sentence
See ülesanne on lihtsam, kui ma arvasin.
This task is easier than I thought.
Here, "lihtsam" is used in a comparative sense to indicate that the task is easier compared to an initial expectation.
Treenimine tundub mulle lihtsam hommikuti.
Training seems easier for me in the mornings.
"Lihtsam" here expresses a personal preference or perception of ease at a specific time.
Lihtsam lahendus sellele probleemile oleks koostöö tegemine.
A simpler solution to this problem would be cooperation.
In this context, "lihtsam" describes the solution as being less complex or more straightforward.
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