German Conversation · Level 129
43 words
German word
restlos
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁɛstloːs/
Meaning
- adverbcompletely
Example
Das Problem ist restlos gelöst.
The problem has been completely solved.
More examples
Die Schäden wurden restlos behoben.
The damage was entirely repaired.
Core concept
A process reaches its endpoint with no residue, gap, or unfinished part.
Common phrases
restlos überzeugt
entirely convinced
restlos gescheitert
entirely failed
restlos ausverkauft
entirely sold out
Similar words
völlig: Entirely, to the full extent or degree.
vollständig: With every necessary part present and included.
komplett: With the entire set present and no gaps or omissions.
gänzlich: Entirely, with no part left out.
Definition in German
komplett; bis nichts mehr übrig bleibt
Word origin
Restlos developed as the compound of Rest ('remainder') and -los ('without'), giving the literal sense 'without remainder' behind its meaning of complete thoroughness.
Usage tips
- Restlos is written in lower case because it functions here as an adverb, although Rest is capitalized as a noun.