Swedish Word of the Day
enkel
/EN-kel/ • adjective — 25th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: simple; easy; uncomplicated
Examples
- Det är en enkel fråga.
(It is a simple question.) - Receptet är enkelt att följa.
(The recipe is easy to follow.) - Hon valde en enkel klänning till festen.
(She chose a simple dress for the party.)
Synonyms
- lätt
- okomplicerad
Use 'enkel' to describe something that is straightforward or not complicated. It agrees in form with the noun: enkel (common gender), enkelt (neuter), enkla (plural/definite). 'Enkel' can also appear in compounds (e.g., enkelbiljett = single ticket). 'Lätt' is similar but often emphasizes ease rather than simplicity.
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