Adjective
harmlos
Pronunciation: /ˈhaʁmloːs/
harmless
B2
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Meanings
Adjective
- harmless
- innocuous
- inoffensive
Example sentence
Die Spinne im Bad sieht gefährlich aus, ist aber harmlos.
The spider in the bathroom looks dangerous, but it's harmless.
Usage
- ein harmloser Scherz — Harmlos describes something not causing harm.
- harmlos / hilflos — Harmless differs from helpless.
Der harmlose Scherz brachte alle zum Lachen.
The harmless joke made everyone laugh.