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How to Say ‘It is simple and good.’ in German

Sie ist einfach und gut.

zee ist INE-fakh oont goot

[zee ist INE-fakh oont goot]

💬 Usage Tip: A humble-sounding recommendation. Very typical spoken German: clear, short, and believable.

🇩🇪 In Germany: In Germany, understated compliments about food can sound more trustworthy than exaggerated ones.

Phrase Breakdown

Sie ist

zee ist

it is

Refers to the object being discussed.

Example

Die Suppe ist heiß.

The soup is hot.

Words in this phrase

Sie

[zee]

she / it

Refers to a feminine noun such as 'die Käseplatte,' so in English it is often 'it.'

Example

Sie ist heute besonders frisch.

It is especially fresh today.

ist

[ist]

is

Form of 'sein' used with 'sie' or 'es' in the singular.

Example

Heute ist alles bereit.

Today everything is ready.

einfach

[INE-fakh]

simple

Describes something uncomplicated, plain, or straightforward.

Example

Das Essen ist einfach und frisch.

The food is simple and fresh.

Und gut

oont goot

and good

Used to add a positive judgment.

Example

Es ist einfach und gut.

It is simple and good.

Words in this phrase

und

[oont]

and

A conjunction used to connect words or ideas.

Example

Klein und fein.

Small and nice.

gut

[goot]

good

Means 'good' in quality, taste, or general opinion.

Example

Der Käse ist gut.

The cheese is good.

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