간단한

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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

simple
root
+
simple
root
+
state or quality
suffix
한영사전