kolay vs sade
Turkish word comparison
Listen to kolay
Listen to sade
| kolay | sade |
|---|---|
/KO-lay/ adjective | //saˈde// adjective |
| easy; simple | plain; unadorned; simple in style or composition |
How they differ
Sade refers to simplicity of appearance, style, or flavor (unadorned, minimal), not to the ease of performing a task; kolay refers to low difficulty rather than aesthetic plainness.
When to use each
When to use kolay: Prefer 'kolay' when referring to the level of difficulty or how much effort something requires.
When to use sade: Prefer 'sade' when describing design, taste, clothing or presentation that is plain, minimal or unornamented.
Side-by-side examples
- Bu tarifi takip edersen yemek yapmak kolay olur.
(If you follow this recipe, cooking will be easy.) - Davetiye tasarımı sade ve şıktı.
(The invitation design was plain and elegant.)
Register & nuance: Neutral; frequently used in both spoken and written contexts about style, food, or aesthetics.