Auðveldlega

Auðveldlega is an Icelandic adverb meaning easily or without difficulty. It is used to describe the manner in which an action is performed, typically modifying a verb. The word is neutral in tone and is suitable for both spoken and written Icelandic.

Formation and etymology: auðveldlega is derived from the adjective auðveldur (or the related form auðvelt), meaning easy or convenient. The adverbial suffix -lega is added to form an adverb, yielding the sense “in an easy way.” The construction mirrors similar Icelandic adverbs formed from adjectives with -lega.

Usage notes: As an adverb, auðveldlega governs verbs and phrases that describe how something is done. It can be used in a wide range of registers, from everyday speech to formal writing. In contrast, the antonym erfiðlega expresses doing something with difficulty.

Examples:

- Hann leysti vandann auðveldlega. (He solved the problem easily.)

- Við náðum markmiðum auðveldlega. (We achieved the goals easily.)

In available usage, auðveldlega often emphasizes efficiency, simplicity, or lack of obstacles in a process or outcome. It complements phrases that highlight straightforward or uncomplicated actions, and can be contrasted with erfiðlega to convey the opposite meaning.