zahnlos
Translation
toothless, edentulous, (figuratively) ineffective
Examples
Das Baby hat ein zahnloses Lächeln.
The baby has a toothless smile.
Das neue Gesetz ist völlig zahnlos.
The new law is completely toothless.
Grammar Patterns
a toothless ((noun)) a toothless ... The baby has a toothless smile.
((sth.)) is toothless (sth.) is toothless The new law is completely toothless.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (figurative) ineffective, powerless; Antonyms: (figurative) effective, powerful
Etymology
Composed of 'Zahn' (tooth) and the suffix '-los' (-less). It literally means 'tooth-less'.
Memory Tips
This word is a direct cognate of the English 'toothless'. 'Zahn' = tooth, '-los' = -less.