eingängig
Translation
catchy, memorable, easy to understand
Examples
Das Lied hat eine eingängige Melodie.
The song has a catchy melody.
Das ist eine eingängige Erklärung.
That is an easy-to-understand explanation.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is catchy something is catchy The melody is catchy.
a catchy ((noun)) a catchy (noun) That is a catchy melody.
Similar Words
einprägsam (memorable), verständlich (understandable); Antonyms: kompliziert (complicated)
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in) + 'gehen' (to go). The idea is something that 'goes into' the mind easily.
Memory Tips
Imagine a melody that 'goes in' (ein-gehen) your ear and stays there.