jednoducho

Jednoducho is a Slovak adverb meaning "simply" or "easily." It describes an action done without unnecessary complexity and can introduce a straightforward explanation or assessment. In everyday use, it also functions as a discourse marker to present information in a plain, uncomplicated way, or to introduce a succinct summary, as in Jednoducho povedané (put simply).

Etymology and grammar: the word is derived from the adjective jednoduchý (simple) with the adverbial suffix -u, yielding jednoducho. It typically modifies verbs or whole clauses, signaling ease or lack of complication. It can be used to emphasize clarity in instructions and explanations, or to frame statements in a plain, direct manner.

Usage and examples: Jednoducho to urobím. (I’ll do it simply/easily.) Povedz to jednoducho. (Say it plainly.) Jednoducho povedané, potrebujeme zmeniť plán. (Simply put, we need to change the plan.) In other contexts, it may serve to soften or clarify a point, rather than express high complexity.

Relation to other languages: in Slovak, jednoducho is closely related to Czech jednoduše and shares the same core meaning of simplicity. English equivalents are "simply" or "easily," and in usage it often corresponds to phrases like "put simply" or "in simple terms."