locker

loose, slack

adjective LOK-er Rare

Also means

relaxed, easy-going

Usage Note

locker describes something that is not tightly fastened (lockere Schraube) or soil that is crumbly and aerated (lockerer Boden); in everyday speech it means relaxed or informal. Very common at B1–B2 level.

Examples

"Die lockere Schraube war die Ursache für das Klackern im Schrank."

Natural Translation

The loose screw was the cause of the rattling in the cupboard.

Literal Translation

The loose screw was the cause for the rattling in the cupboard.

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