εύκολος
éfkolos
The English word "easy" is translated into Greek as εύκολος (éfkolos).
εύκολος is an adjective used to describe something that requires little skill or effort. Another common way to express the concept of "easy" in Greek is by using Απλό. In certain informal contexts, the word Χαλαρό, which primarily means "relaxed", can also be used to describe something as being easy.
Meaning: requiring little skill or effort (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, εύκολος must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use εύκολη for feminine singular nouns, and εύκολες for feminine plural nouns. For neuter singular nouns, particularly when referring to abstract concepts, actions or inanimate objects, use εύκολο. For neuter plural nouns, use εύκολα. The masculine plural form is εύκολοι.
How do you pronounce it?
éfkolos
Did you know?
- Greek speakers often use the phrase παιχνιδάκι to describe an extremely easy task. It literally translates to 'a little game'.
- The prefix εύ- found in εύκολος is the same root used in English words like 'euphoria' and 'eulogy'.
- In casual conversation, instead of saying a task is easy, someone might simply say Εύκολα! to mean 'Easy does it!' or 'No problem!'
Examples in context
- Δεν είπα ότι ήταν εύκολος.I didn't say it was easy.This sentence shows how to use εύκολος in a negative statement.Tatoeba #5611517 by Zeus, translation #2290440 by CK
- Θα 'ναι εύκολος.It'll be easy.This sentence demonstrates a future tense usage of εύκολος.Tatoeba #5612726 by Zeus, translation #2248960 by CK
- Ο κλέφτης νόμιζε ότι αυτή η αδύναμη γυναίκα θα ήταν εύκολος στόχος.The thief thought this weak woman would be an easy target.This sentence illustrates using εύκολος to describe a target.Tatoeba #9213144 by Nylez, translation #10087490 by ddnktr
- Αυτή η εργασία είναι πολύ απλή.This task is very easy.
- Το μάθημα ήταν πολύ εύκολο.The lesson was very easy.
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Example conversation
A man and a woman are discussing a math problem.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι εύκολος ο μαθηματικός υπολογισμός;Einai efkolos o mathimatikos ypologismos;Is the mathematical calculation easy?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, είναι πολύ εύκολος.Nai, einai poly efkolos.Yes, it is very easy.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΤότε μπορώ να το κάνω;Tote boro na to kano;Then can I do it?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΦυσικά, θα δεις ότι είναι εύκολος.Fysika, tha deis oti einai efkolos.Of course, you will see that it is easy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “easy” translations and entries εύκολος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
