problemlos

without problems, easily

adverb pro-BLAYM-lohs Rare

Also means

smoothly, trouble-free

Usage Note

Problemlos is a highly practical, everyday adverb meaning 'without any problems'. It is often used to reassure someone: Das geht problemlos (that's no problem at all, easily done). More colloquial and direct than reibungslos and very common in modern spoken German.

Examples

"Das Formular lässt sich problemlos online ausfüllen."

Natural Translation

The form can be filled out online without any problems.

Literal Translation

The form lets itself without problems online fill out.

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