Bedeutung
Describing a task.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Italians take pride in 'la semplicità'. A dish with only three ingredients is often described as 'molto facile' to highlight the quality of the ingredients over complex techniques. Using 'È molto facile' when giving directions is a sign of politeness and helpfulness, intended to reduce the 'ansia da prestazione' (performance anxiety) of the visitor. This Renaissance concept involves making something difficult look easy. While 'è molto facile' is a simple phrase, it embodies this national ideal of effortless grace. In some regions, like Tuscany, the 'c' in 'facile' might be aspirated, but the phrase remains a universal standard across the peninsula.
The 'Da' Rule
If you add a verb after 'facile' to describe an object, use 'da': 'Un libro facile da leggere'.
Accent Matters
Always write 'È' with an accent. 'E' without an accent means 'and'.
Bedeutung
Describing a task.
The 'Da' Rule
If you add a verb after 'facile' to describe an object, use 'da': 'Un libro facile da leggere'.
Accent Matters
Always write 'È' with an accent. 'E' without an accent means 'and'.
Sound Native
Add 'Guarda' (Look) at the beginning: 'Guarda, è molto facile!' to sound more encouraging.
Irony Alert
If an Italian says this with a sigh, they might mean the opposite!
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'essere' and the phrase.
La ricetta della pizza ______ ______ ______.
The subject 'La ricetta' is singular, so we use 'è'. 'Molto' is an adverb and doesn't change.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Talking about multiple exercises:
'Facile' becomes 'facili' in the plural, but 'molto' stays the same.
Fill in the missing line in this dialogue.
A: Ho paura di sbagliare strada. B: Non ti preoccupare, ______.
The context of 'Non ti preoccupare' (Don't worry) suggests the task is easy.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
When would you say 'È molto facile'?
Boiling an egg is a simple, low-effort task.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to say 'È molto facile'
Cooking
- • Pasta
- • Insalata
- • Caffè
Travel
- • Directions
- • Tickets
- • Taxi
School
- • Homework
- • Reading
- • A1 Italian
Facile vs. Difficile
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenLa ricetta della pizza ______ ______ ______.
The subject 'La ricetta' is singular, so we use 'è'. 'Molto' is an adverb and doesn't change.
Talking about multiple exercises:
'Facile' becomes 'facili' in the plural, but 'molto' stays the same.
A: Ho paura di sbagliare strada. B: Non ti preoccupare, ______.
The context of 'Non ti preoccupare' (Don't worry) suggests the task is easy.
When would you say 'È molto facile'?
Boiling an egg is a simple, low-effort task.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, they are mostly interchangeable. 'Semplice' emphasizes lack of complexity, while 'facile' emphasizes lack of effort.
Only when it's an adjective (e.g., 'molta acqua'). When it means 'very' (adverb), it is always 'molto'.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable for neutral professional communication.
Simply add 'non': 'Non è molto facile'.
The opposite is 'difficile' (difficult).
Absolutely! It means 'It's extremely easy' and is very common.
In spoken Italian, you can sometimes just say 'Molto facile!' as an exclamation.
Yes, it becomes 'facili'. Example: 'Questi compiti sono molto facili'.
Be careful. Calling a person 'facile' can imply they are 'easy' in a negative sexual sense. Use 'alla mano' for 'easy-going'.
Use the imperfect: 'Era molto facile'.
Yes, 'È una cavolata' or 'È una cazzata' (vulgar).
Yes, it's the most common way to start giving directions.
Verwandte Redewendungen
È un gioco da ragazzi
synonymIt's child's play
È una passeggiata
synonymIt's a walk in the park
È semplicissimo
builds onIt's extremely simple
È fattibile
similarIt's doable
Non è difficile
contrastIt's not difficult
