reibungslos
smooth; seamless; without friction
English translations
- 01
smoothly
- 02
seamless
- 03
frictionless
Word details
- German meaning
- Ohne Schwierigkeiten oder Probleme; glatt und einfach.
- English meaning
- Smoothly
- Synonym
- glatt, problemlos
- German example
- Die Operation verlief reibungslos.
- English example
- The operation went smoothly.
Related words
- leichtgängig
smooth-running, easy-going
- nahtlos
Seamless
- Rutschblock
A slide block is a component that serves to reduce friction and facilitate movement, often in machines or constructions.
- Anbahnung
Initiation
- Generalprobe
Dress rehearsal
- problemlos
without problems
- autodynamisch
Autodynamic
- einstündig
lasting one hour
- Abfertigung
Handling
- flutschen
To go smoothly
- Wasserung
Water landing
- Nadellager
Needle bearing
- Laufring
Guide ring
- Fährturm
Ferry tower
- Betriebsmeister
Foreman, Production Supervisor
- Idealfall
Ideal scenario
- störungsfrei
trouble-free
- Übergabe
Handover
- Störfaktor
Disturbance, disruptive factor
Example sentences with “reibungslos”
Der Ablauf war reibungslos. (The process was smooth.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'reibungslos' literally mean?
It means 'without friction', used metaphorically for a process going well.