간단한
gandaranadjective★Beginner
general
Simple, easy, or uncomplicated
이 문제는 간단한 거예요.
This problem is simple.
간단한 설명을 해 주세요.
Please give a simple explanation.
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Often used to describe tasks, explanations, or concepts that are not complex or difficult.
Collocations
간단한 설명simple explanation간단한 문제simple problem간단한 음식simple food
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Related Phrases
간단하게adverb
simply
간단명료phrase
simple and clear
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
간단한 is often used to describe things that are easy to understand or do, such as '간단한 문제' (a simple problem) or '간단한 설명' (a simple explanation).
⚡Gold Rule
Adjective Form
간단한 is the adjective form of 간단 (simple). It is used to describe nouns directly, similar to how 'simple' is used in English.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 간(간단) + 한 (suffix indicating a state or quality). 간단 means 'simple' or 'uncomplicated.'
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to describe objects, tasks, or concepts that are straightforward and not complicated.
Word Breakdown
간
simple
root단
simple
root한
state or quality
suffix한영사전