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간편하다 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Notice how “간편하다” splits into “간편” (suggesting simplicity) and “하다” (a common verb ending meaning “to do” or “to be”), reminding you that it describes something that “is simple” or “easy.”
• The sound “gan-pyeon” is unique; you might think of “gaining” convenience by choosing an easy option.

Explanations:
• “간편하다” is an adjective meaning “simple,” “convenient,” or “easy to use.” It is often used to describe things that are straightforward, uncomplicated, or designed for ease.

Synonyms:
• 간단하다 (gan-dan-ha-da) – means “simple” or “brief.”
• 편리하다 (pyeon-ri-ha-da) – means “convenient” or “handy.”

Conjugations (using polite informal and formal endings as examples):

Dictionary Form: 간편하다 (gan-pyeon-ha-da)

Present Tense:
• Informal polite: 간편해요 (gan-pyeon-hae-yo)
• Formal: 간편합니다 (gan-pyeon-ham-ni-da)

Past Tense:
• Informal polite: 간편했어요 (gan-pyeon-haess-eo-yo)
• Formal: 간편했습니다 (gan-pyeon-haess-seum-ni-da)

Future Tense:
• Informal polite: 간편할 거예요 (gan-pyeon-hal geo-ye-yo)
• Formal: 간편할 것입니다 (gan-pyeon-hal geo-sip-ni-da)

Examples of Sentences:
1. “이 앱은 사용하기에 아주 간편해요.”
  Romanized: “I aep-eun sayonghagie aju gan-pyeon-hae-yo.”
  Translation: “This app is very easy to use.”
2. “간편한 점심 메뉴를 찾고 있어요.”
  Romanized: “Gan-pyeon-han jeom-sim menyu-reul chat-go iss-eo-yo.”
  Translation: “I’m looking for a simple lunch menu.”
3. “그녀는 간편하게 준비해서 문제없었어요.”
  Romanized: “Geu-nyeo-neun gan-pyeon-ha-ge jun-bi-hae-seo mun-je-eobs-eoss-eo-yo.”
  Translation: “She prepared everything simply, so there were no problems.”

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