English–German

“without a trace” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpuːɐ̯loːs/

Example

Das Buch ist spurlos verschwunden.

The book disappeared without a trace.

Illustration for spurlos (without a trace)

How to say “without a trace” in German

“Without a trace” in German is spurlos.

An empty place remains after something vanishes, with no footprint, fragment, or clue left behind.

Full entry for spurlos: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with spurlos

Bei dem Einbruch waren die Fingerabdrücke spurlos verschwunden.

The fingerprints had disappeared without a trace during the burglary.

Tips for using spurlos

  • As an adverb, spurlos is invariable and commonly follows the verb, as in spurlos verschwunden.

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