erleicht

Erleicht is a German adjective that means "easier" or "lighter." It is derived from the verb "erleichtern," which means "to make easier" or "to alleviate." The adjective "erleicht" is used to describe something that has been made simpler, less difficult, or less burdensome. For example, "Die Aufgabe ist erleichtert worden" translates to "The task has been made easier." The word can also be used in a more literal sense, such as "erleichtes Brot," which means "light bread" or "bread that is less dense."

The adjective "erleicht" is formed by adding the prefix "er-" to the past participle of the verb "leichtern." The prefix "er-" is commonly used in German to indicate a change or a result, often implying a positive outcome. The past participle "geleichtert" is derived from the verb "leichtern," which itself comes from the noun "Leichtigkeit," meaning "lightness" or "ease."

In modern German, "erleicht" is less commonly used compared to other synonyms like "einfacher" (simpler) or "leicht" (light). However, it remains a valid and precise term for describing something that has been made easier or lighter. The word is part of the German language's rich vocabulary for expressing various degrees of difficulty and weight.