German word

mühelos

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmyːəloːs/

Meaning

  • adverbeffortlessly

Example

Er löste die Aufgabe mühelos.

He solved the problem effortlessly.

Illustration for mühelos (effortlessly)

More examples

Sie führte die Diskussion mühelos.

She led the discussion effortlessly.

Core concept

A runner glides across the finish line without slowing or straining.

Common phrases

  • ein Gespräch mühelos führen

    hold a conversation effortlessly

  • eine Präsentation mühelos halten

    deliver a presentation effortlessly

Similar words

leicht: With little effort or force required to do or achieve something.
einfach: In a way that is uncomplicated and easy to carry out.
problemlos: In a smooth way, without obstacles, complications, or problems.

Definition in German

so, dass man kaum Kraft oder Zeit einsetzen muss, um etwas zu schaffen.

Word origin

Mühelos combines the noun Mühe, meaning effort or trouble, with the suffix -los, meaning without, and literally denotes freedom from effort.

Usage tips

  • Mühelos is unchanged when used adverbially, as in 'Sie arbeitet mühelos', but attributive use requires an adjective ending, as in 'eine mühelose Lösung'.

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