allgemein verständlich
Translation
generally understandable, easily understood, comprehensible to all, in plain language
Examples
Der Text ist allgemein verständlich geschrieben.
The text is written in a generally understandable way.
Er braucht eine allgemein verständliche Erklärung.
He needs a generally understandable explanation.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) + to be + generally understandable (predicative) ...is generally understandable. The book is generally understandable.
generally understandable + ((adjective/participle)) (adverbial) ...in a generally understandable way. He explained the problem in a generally understandable way.
Similar Words
simple, clear; Antonyms: complicated, technical
Etymology
From 'allgemein' (general) + 'verständlich' (understandable).
Memory Tips
Think of something that is 'understandable' ('verständlich') to the 'general' ('allgemein') public.