einfach so

German

Adverb

einfach so (idiomatic)

  1. just like that, out of the blue (unexpectedly, without any buildup)
    Ich weiß auch nicht, was mit ihr ist. Sie ist einfach so zusammengeklappt.
    I don't know what's wrong with her, either. She just collapsed, just like that.
  2. just like that, willy-nilly (without regard for existing procedure)
    Sie können hier nicht einfach so umherlaufen!
    You can't just be walking around here willy-nilly!
  3. just because (outside of any pre-existing obligations, for no external reason)
    Ich schenke meiner Mama einfach so ab und zu etwas.
    Now and then I give a gift to my mom just because.
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see einfach,‎ so.
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