drahtlos
wireless · wirelessly
The German word "drahtlos" is an adjective that means "wireless". It is composed of "Draht" (wire) and "los" (without), literally translating to "without wire". "Drahtlos" typically refers to communication technologies or devices that operate without the use of physical wires, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Similar words in German include "kabellos" (cordless) and "funk"- which generally refers to radio transmissions or signals.
The difference primarily lies in context: while "drahtlos" often pertains to various types of technological connectivity (especially data), "kabellos" generally refers to devices operating without a cord, such as cordless phones. "Funk" specifically emphasizes radio transmission methods, which may or may not include other forms of wireless technology.
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Examples
Moderne Geräte können drahtlos mit dem Internet verbunden werden.adjective
Modern devices can be connected wirelessly to the internet.
Daten werden drahtlos übertragen.adjective
Data is transmitted wirelessly.
Informationen können drahtlos gesendet werden.adjective
Information can be sent wirelessly.
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