plainer

ˈpleɪnər
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Translation of plainer into German

Adjective

1.

appearance

more simple and without decoration
  • The plainer dress was more suitable for the event.Das schlichtere Kleid war passender für die Veranstaltung.
2.

clarity

easier to understand or more clear
einfacher klarer verständlicher
  • His explanation was plainer than the previous one.Seine Erklärung war einfacher als die vorherige.
3.

communication

more honest and straightforward
  • She gave a plainer answer than expected.Sie gab eine ehrlichere Antwort als erwartet.
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Synonyms and analogies of plainer in English

adj.simplerunadornedclearerMore synonyms

Examples of plainer in a sentence

  • His plainer handwriting was easier to read.
  • The instructions were plainer after the revision.
  • Her writing style is plainer and more direct.
  • His plainer speech won the audience over.
  • The report was plainer than the previous version.
plain
pleɪn
Adjective
1.

simple

lacking decoration or embellishment
  • She wore a plain dress to the event.Sie trug ein einfaches Kleid zur Veranstaltung.
2.

obvious

easy to understand or recognize
  • The instructions were plain and easy to follow.Die Anweisungen waren klar und leicht zu befolgen.
3.

personality

honest and straightforward in manner
  • He gave a plain answer to the question.Er gab eine ehrliche Antwort auf die Frage.
Noun
1.

geography

large area of flat land with few trees
  • The vast plain stretched out under the open sky..Die weite Ebene erstreckte sich unter dem offenen Himmel
2.

material

simple woven fabric
  • She chose a dress made of plain silk for the ceremony..Sie wählte ein Kleid aus schlichtem Seide für die Zeremonie
3.

knitting

TECH.UK
simple stitch in knitting
TECH.UK
glatter Stich einfacher Stich
  • She used a plain stitch to make the scarf.Für den Schal benutzte sie glatter Stich.
Adverb
1.

simply

in a simple way without extra details
  • She explained the rules plain and clear.Sie erklärte die Regeln einfach und klar.
2.

language

US
used to emphasize an adjective
US
  • The movie was plain boring.Der Film war einfach langweilig.
Verb
1.

clarity

tr.UK
explain something so others can easily understand
tr.UK
  • He tried to plain the complex idea to us.Er versuchte, uns die komplexe Idee zu erklären.
2.

complain

intr.Dated
express dissatisfaction or unhappiness
intr.Dated
  • She would plain about the weather every day.Sie beklagte sich jeden Tag über das Wetter.

Expressions with plain: examples in English and translations in German

unscheinbare Frau
Graue Maus
Despite being a plain Jane she had a unique charm.
ganz normal
I just want a plain old cup of coffee.
Kinderspiel
After the initial setup, the project was plain sailing.
einfach
schlicht
This is just a plain vanilla version.
in einfachem Englisch
in klarer Sprache
He explained the process in plain English so everyone could understand.
offensichtlich für jeden
deutlich sichtbar
The mistake was plain for all to see.

Translations of "plainer" in Context ordered by category and frequency

klarer

As the sunset cast long shadows, the landscape appeared plainer.

Als der Sonnenuntergang lange Schatten warf, erschien die Landschaft klarer.

schlichter

Her dress was plainer than the others, yet it still looked quite elegant.

Ihr Kleid war schlichter als die anderen, sah aber trotzdem recht elegant aus.

schlichtereadj.

He found the plainer painting more moving than the intricate, overdone canvases.

Er fand das schlichtere Gemälde bewegender als die aufwendigen, überladenen Leinwände.

einfachereadj.

She ordered a plainer version of the dessert, skipping the whipped cream entirely.

Sie bestellte eine einfachere Version des Desserts, indem sie die Sahne vollständig wegließ.

schlichteadj.

Simple, plainer fonts are often easier to read and more visually appealing.

Einfache, schlichte Schriftarten sind oft leichter zu lesen und optisch ansprechender.

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plainer: Examples and translations in context

The feedback was clearer and plainer than before, making improvements easier.

Das Feedback war klarer und verständlicher als zuvor, was Verbesserungen erleichterte.

When she used simpler language, her instructions were plainer and more effective.

Als sie einfachere Sprache benutzte, waren ihre Anweisungen klarer und effektiver.

The teacher's explanations were becoming plainer with each example.

Die Erklärungen des Lehrers wurden mit jedem Beispiel klarer.

The road signs were redesigned to be plainer and more visible to drivers.

Die Straßenschilder wurden neu gestaltet, um klarer und für die Autofahrer besser sichtbar zu sein.

The highlighted key points made the main idea plainer to the audience.

Die hervorgehobenen Kernpunkte machten die Hauptidee für das Publikum klarer.

The story's moral became plainer as the plot progressed.

Die Moral der Geschichte wurde klarer, als die Handlung fortschritt.

As the fog lifted, the path became plainer and easier to follow.

Als sich der Nebel lichtete, wurde der Weg klarer und einfacher zu folgen.

I can't make it any plainer than that.

Ich kann es nicht klarer machen.

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