schlichtem
Schlichtem is an inflected form of the German adjective schlicht, meaning plain or simple. It is used as the dative singular form when the adjective modifies a masculine or neuter noun and the determiners or article do not mark the case in a way that would require a different ending. In standard German, the ending -em signals dative singular in strong declension.
German adjectives change endings according to case, gender, and the determiner used. Schlichtem appears most often
- mit schlichtem Stil (with plain/simple style)
- aus schlichtem Holz (from plain/simple wood)
- in schlichtem Design (in simple design)
Schlichtem derives from the adjective schlicht, which traces back to Old High German sclîht and ultimately
Schlichtem is a functional form rather than a standalone lexical entry. Its use is common in descriptive