vereinfachen
Translation
to simplify, to make easier
Examples
Können Sie das bitte vereinfachen?
Can you please simplify that?
Er vereinfacht die komplizierte Erklärung.
He simplifies the complicated explanation.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to simplify ((sth.)) He simplifies the complicated explanation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erleichtern, simplifizieren; Antonyms: verkomplizieren, erschweren
Etymology
From the prefix `ver-` (indicating a change of state) and `einfach` (simple). Literally 'to make simple'.
Memory Tips
The word contains `einfach` (simple), so it's easy to remember it means 'to make simple'.