Adjective / Adverb
reibungslos
Pronunciation: /ˈʁaɪ̯bʊŋsˌloːs/
smooth (without difficulty, problems, or unexpected consequences or incidents)
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Meanings
Adjective
- smooth (without difficulty, problems, or unexpected consequences or incidents)
Adverb
- smoothly
Example sentence
Alles ging reibungslos über die Bühne.
Everything went smoothly.
Usage
- reibungslos funktionieren — work smoothly, without difficulties
- Reibung / reibungslos — friction / without friction; the adjective often describes smooth organisation figuratively
Die Übergabe der Schlüssel verlief reibungslos.
The handover of the keys went smoothly.