makellos
flawless
Ohne Fehler, Flecken oder Mängel; ganz rein und sehr schön.
The German word "makellos" is an adjective that means "flawless" or "spotless". It is derived from "Makeln", where "Makel" means "blemish" or "flaw", and the suffix "los" stands for "without". Hence, "makellos" directly translates to "without flaws" or "blemish-free".
Similar words in German include "fehlerfrei" (error-free), "perfekt" (perfect), and "einwandfrei" (impeccable).
The difference among these words lies in their nuances:
- "Fehlerfrei" emphasizes the absence of errors or mistakes, often used in contexts like work or output.
- "Perfekt" suggests complete perfection and can be used both for objects and abstract ideas.
- "Einwandfrei" implies no room for objections or complaints and often connotes impeccable functioning.
"Makellos" specifically zeroes in on immaculate appearance or condition, often used to describe physical objects, appearances, or states.
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Examples
Der Spiegel ist makellos sauber.adjective
The mirror is flawlessly clean.
Sie spricht ein fast makelloses Deutsch.adjective
She speaks an almost flawless German.
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