German word

endlos

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɛntloːs/

Meaning

  • adjectiveendless

Example

Wir hatten ein endloses Gespräch über das Thema.

We had an endless conversation about the topic.

Illustration for endlos (endless)

More examples

Im endlosen Universum gibt es viele Rätsel.

There are many mysteries in the endless universe.

Core concept

A stream of time or words keeps flowing without a final point that can be seen or expected.

Common phrases

  • die endlosen Weiten

    endless expanses

  • das endlose Universum

    endless universe

  • ein endloser Kreislauf

    endless cycle

Similar words

unendlich: Having no limit and continuing infinitely.
grenzenlos: Extending without boundaries or restrictions.
ewig: Lasting forever or seeming to continue for all time.

Definition in German

Nicht endend; ohne erkennbares oder erwartetes Ende.

Word origin

The compound endlos combines the German noun Ende with -los, a productive suffix expressing absence, so it literally denotes a lack of an end.

Usage tips

  • Endlos often describes durations, conversations, queues, or processes and can suggest that their length feels tedious, not only that they are literally infinite.

Other meanings

  • boundlessadjective
  • infiniteadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Endlosigkeitendlessnessnoun

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