No. 212 in German
leicht
"Leicht" means "light" or "easy" in English.
In a sentence
Der Koffer ist leicht zu tragen.
The suitcase is easy to carry.
Here, 'leicht' conveys that the suitcase is not heavy and can be carried without difficulty.
Die Aufgabe war ziemlich leicht.
The task was quite easy.
In this sentence, 'leicht' describes the task as simple or not challenging.
Er nimmt die Dinge leicht.
He takes things casually.
'Leicht' in this context means to approach or consider something without much seriousness or stress.
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