adjectiveadverb

problemlos

effortlessly · trouble-free

Etwas gelingt leicht und ohne Schwierigkeiten.

The German word "problemlos" is an adjective that means "without problems" or "problem-free". It is a compound word made up of "Problem" (problem) and the suffix "-los," which implies absence or lack of something.

Similar words in German include "reibungslos" (smoothly, without friction) and "unkompliziert" (uncomplicated).

The difference lies in subtle nuances:

  • "Problemlos" emphasizes the absence of issues entirely, while
  • "reibungslos" suggests not only a lack of problems but also a sense of smooth operation.
  • "Unkompliziert" refers to something straightforward or easy to handle, which may still involve challenges but is simple in nature.

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Examples

Die Aufgabe ist problemlos lösbar.adverb

The task can be solved effortlessly.

Mein Weg war problemlos trotz des schlechten Wetters.adjective

My way was trouble-free despite the bad weather.

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