makkelijk

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makkelijk

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What is the difference between makkelijk and gemakkelijk?

For example
Het zal niet gemakkelijk zijn

Can I say
Het zal niet makkelijk zijn

Are these words just synonyms or there is some difference?

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Re: makkelijk

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These words are synonyms, but gemakkelijk is used more often in written language and makkelijk in spoken language.
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thank you
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