في 15 ثانية
- Used for tasks that are very easy to complete.
- Shows confidence and competence in your own skills.
- Equivalent to 'piece of cake' or 'no problem' in English.
المعنى
This phrase describes a task that is incredibly easy for you to complete. It is like saying something is a 'piece of cake' or 'no problem' because you have the skills to handle it effortlessly.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Helping a friend with a computer problem
Keine Sorge, das Passwort zurückzusetzen ist eine leichte Übung.
Don't worry, resetting the password is an easy exercise.
A boss giving a routine task to an employee
Den Bericht zu schreiben ist für mich eine leichte Übung.
Writing the report is an easy exercise for me.
Texting a friend about a simple favor
Dich vom Bahnhof abzuholen ist eine leichte Übung!
Picking you up from the station is no problem!
خلفية ثقافية
Germans often use this phrase to show 'Fachkompetenz' (professional competence). It is a way of saying 'I am an expert, so this is easy for me.' In Austria, the phrase might be used with a bit more irony or charm. It's part of the 'Schmäh' to make hard things sound easy. Swiss speakers might prefer 'Das isch es Chinderspiu' (Swiss German for Kinderspiel), but '{eine|f} leichte {Übung|f}' is perfectly understood in High German contexts. In international German-speaking business, this phrase is a safe way to project confidence without using slang like 'Klacks'.
Use for favors
When someone thanks you, this is a very polite way to say 'no problem'.
Watch your tone
If said too loudly, it can sound like you are bragging about how smart you are.
في 15 ثانية
- Used for tasks that are very easy to complete.
- Shows confidence and competence in your own skills.
- Equivalent to 'piece of cake' or 'no problem' in English.
What It Means
Think of leichte Übung as your go-to phrase for showing confidence. It literally translates to 'easy exercise.' It means a task is so simple it feels like a warm-up. You use it when someone asks for a favor you can do in your sleep. It suggests that the work requires almost no brainpower. It is the verbal equivalent of a shrug and a smile.
How To Use It
You can use it as a full sentence or a reaction. If a friend asks if you can fix their Wi-Fi, you say: Das ist eine leichte Übung! You can also use it to describe a past event. 'The exam? Das war eine leichte Übung!' It usually follows the verb sein (to be). It sounds natural and very native. It makes you sound capable and relaxed.
When To Use It
Use it when you want to be helpful and reassuring. It works great at the office when a boss gives you a simple task. It is perfect for hobbies you are good at. Use it when cooking a meal you have made a thousand times. Use it when giving directions to a tourist. It is a very positive, 'can-do' expression. Even texting a friend 'Leichte Übung!' works perfectly.
When NOT To Use It
Be careful not to sound arrogant. If someone is struggling with a task, do not call it a leichte Übung. That might hurt their feelings. Avoid using it for very serious or tragic situations. It is too lighthearted for a funeral or a breakup. Also, do not use it if the task is actually hard. You will look silly if you fail later. Keep it for the small wins.
Cultural Background
Germans value efficiency and competence. Being able to call something a leichte Übung shows you are a 'Profi' (pro). The word Übung implies that you have practiced this before. It is not just luck; it is skill. It reflects a culture that appreciates knowing exactly what you are doing. It has been a common idiom for decades in both sports and daily life.
Common Variations
You might hear people say Das ist doch eine leichte Übung. Adding doch adds a bit of 'obviously' to the sentence. Some might say Das ist eine Fingerübung (a finger exercise). That implies it is even easier! Another variation is Das mache ich mit links. That means 'I can do that with my left hand.' All of these show you are totally in control.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The phrase is very versatile and fits into almost any conversation. Just ensure you don't use it when the other person is clearly finding the task difficult, as it can come off as condescending.
Use for favors
When someone thanks you, this is a very polite way to say 'no problem'.
Watch your tone
If said too loudly, it can sound like you are bragging about how smart you are.
Combine with 'für mich'
Adding 'für mich' (for me) makes it sound more like a personal skill rather than an objective fact, which is more humble.
أمثلة
6Keine Sorge, das Passwort zurückzusetzen ist eine leichte Übung.
Don't worry, resetting the password is an easy exercise.
Shows the speaker finds the technical task very simple.
Den Bericht zu schreiben ist für mich eine leichte Übung.
Writing the report is an easy exercise for me.
Demonstrates professional confidence and readiness.
Dich vom Bahnhof abzuholen ist eine leichte Übung!
Picking you up from the station is no problem!
Casual way to say the favor is easy to do.
Spaghetti Carbonara? Das ist für mich eine leichte Übung.
Spaghetti Carbonara? That's a piece of cake for me.
Humorous way to show off a bit of culinary skill.
Du hast so viel gelernt, der Test wird eine leichte Übung.
You've studied so much, the test will be an easy exercise.
Encouraging and supportive tone.
Die Matheprüfung gestern war eine leichte Übung.
The math exam yesterday was a piece of cake.
Reflecting on a completed task that required little effort.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct adjective ending and article.
Für {den|m} Profi ist {die|f} Reparatur ______ ______ Übung.
Reparatur is feminine, and the phrase is in the nominative/accusative predicate position.
Which situation best fits the phrase '{eine|f} leichte {Übung|f}'?
Wann sagst du das?
The phrase is used to describe tasks that are easy for the speaker.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kannst du mir bei den Hausaufgaben helfen? B: Klar, ______.
This is a helpful and confident response.
Match the idiom to its meaning.
Idiom vs Meaning
All these terms relate to ease and simplicity.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينFür {den|m} Profi ist {die|f} Reparatur ______ ______ Übung.
Reparatur is feminine, and the phrase is in the nominative/accusative predicate position.
Wann sagst du das?
The phrase is used to describe tasks that are easy for the speaker.
A: Kannst du mir bei den Hausaufgaben helfen? B: Klar, ______.
This is a helpful and confident response.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
All these terms relate to ease and simplicity.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or at work.
Yes, but usually it refers to the difficulty level, not the type of exercise.
The plural is 'leichte Übungen', but it is rarely used as an idiom in the plural.
Almost, but 'Kinderspiel' is more informal and 'leichte Übung' sounds more like you have a skill.
Yes, but '{eine|f} leichte {Übung|f}' is more idiomatic and expressive.
It follows standard adjective declension. With 'eine', it's 'leichte' (nominative/accusative).
No, you use it for tasks or actions, not to describe a person.
It can, if you use it to describe something that others find very hard.
Yes, 'Das mach' ich mit links' is a common slang alternative.
Yes: 'Das war {eine|f} leichte {Übung|f}.'
عبارات ذات صلة
{ein|m} Kinderspiel
synonymChild's play
{ein|m} Klacks
synonymA cinch / a breeze
mit links machen
similarTo do with one's left hand
{eine|f} harte {Nuss|f}
contrastA tough nut to crack
kein {Hexenwerk|n}
similarNot rocket science
