prostsze

Prostsze is the comparative form of the Polish adjective prosty, meaning simpler or easier. It is used to compare the level of simplicity or lack of complexity between two or more things, such as a process, a design, an explanation, or a rule.

Etymology and grammar: Prostsze is derived from prosty, with the comparative ending that agrees with the noun it modifies. It can appear before the noun or after a linking verb, as in prostsze rozwiązanie (a simpler solution), te metody są prostsze (these methods are simpler), or to jest prostsze (this is simpler).

Usage: The term often conveys a sense of reduced complexity or fewer steps, rather than just higher ease of use. It can describe tangible items, like prostsze narzędzie (a simpler tool), as well as abstract concepts, such as prostsze zasady (simpler rules). It is commonly contrasted with synonyms such as łatwiejsze (easier) or mniej skomplikowane (less complicated), where the nuance emphasizes directness or simplicity of form.

See also: Related words include prostota (simplicity), prosty (simple), and łatwy (easy). In translation, prostsze maps to “simpler” or “more straightforward” in English, depending on context, and appears across everyday speech and technical writing to denote reduced complexity.