reibungslos

smoothly

adverb RYE-boongs-lohs Rare

Also means

without a hitch

Usage Note

reibungslos literally means friction-free, used for processes that run smoothly, as in reibungslos ablaufen. It is common in organisational and logistical contexts where no problems arose.

Examples

"Die Veranstaltung verlief reibungslos."

Natural Translation

The event went off smoothly.

Literal Translation

The event ran friction-lessly.

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