Paprastesnis

Paprastesnis is a Lithuanian adjective in the comparative degree of paprastas, meaning “more simple” or “simpler.” It is used to describe something that is easier to understand, less complex, or more straightforward than another reference point.

Formation and usage: The word is formed by adding the comparative suffix -esnis to the stem paprast-: paprastesnis. Like other Lithuanian adjectives, it declines by gender and number (for example, paprastesnis, paprastesnė, paprastesni). It is commonly used with nouns or as a predicate to compare two or more items.

Nuances: Paprastesnis emphasizes clarity or directness rather than just ease. In many contexts it implies that something can be followed, implemented, or grasped with fewer steps or less effort than an alternative. It sits near synonyms such as aiškesnis (clearer) or lengvesnis (easier), but with a nuance focused on simplicity and straightforwardness.

Examples: For instance, “Šis paaiškinimas yra paprastesnis už ankstesnį,” meaning “This explanation is simpler than the previous one.” “Paprastesnis kelias per mišką” can mean a more straightforward path through the forest. “Mokytojas pasirinko paprastesnį paaiškinimą” illustrates usage in a sentence describing a simpler explanation.

See also: In Lithuanian grammar, comparative adjectives like paprastesnis follow standard declension patterns and are commonly used in both spoken and written language to contrast degrees of simplicity.