zwanglos
casual
The German word "zwanglos" is an adjective that means "unforced" or "casual". It is composed of "Zwang," which means "compulsion" or "pressure," and the suffix "-los," which indicates the absence of something. Therefore, "zwanglos" conveys a sense of informality or a lack of pressure in a situation.
Similar words in German include "locker" (loose, relaxed), "unverkrampft" (unstrained, relaxed), and "gemütlich" (cozy, comfortable).
The difference among these words may lie in the context in which they are used: for instance, "gemütlich" often describes a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere, while "zwanglos" emphasizes a complete lack of obligation or pressure to conform.
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Examples
Wir treffen uns zwanglos am Samstag.adverb
We will meet casually on Saturday.
Die Atmosphäre ist sehr zwanglos.adjective
The atmosphere is very casual.
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