German Conversation · Level 120
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German word
problemlos
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁoˈbleːmloːs/
Meaning
- adverbsmoothly
Example
Die Abreise verlief problemlos.
The departure went smoothly.
More examples
Die Software läuft problemlos.
The software runs smoothly.
Core concept
A machine, plan, or journey keeps running smoothly because nothing gets in its way.
Common phrases
problemlos funktionieren
function smoothly
problemlos über die Bühne gehen
go smoothly
Similar words
reibungslos: Smoothly, with no snags, disruptions, or friction.
ohne Probleme: Without problems, allowing normal handling or completion.
ohne Weiteres: Easily and immediately, without special arrangements or approval.
Definition in German
so, dass etwas ohne Schwierigkeiten oder Störungen geschieht
Word origin
The word combines German Problem, ultimately from Latin problema, with -los, a productive suffix meaning 'without'.
Usage tips
- Problemlos commonly modifies verbs such as funktionieren, klappen, and verlaufen, which makes its use more natural than a literal translation alone.
Other meanings
- without hindranceadverb
- without difficultyadverb
Related words
- Problemlosigkeittrouble-free naturenoun
- problemfreiproblem-freeadjective