reibungslos
Translation
smooth, seamless, frictionless
Examples
Der Ablauf war reibungslos.
The process was smooth.
Wir hoffen auf eine reibungslose Zusammenarbeit.
We hope for a smooth collaboration.
Grammar Patterns
predicatively to be smooth The process was smooth.
attributively a smooth ... a smooth collaboration
Similar Words
Synonyms: problemlos, glatt; Antonyms: holprig, schwierig
Etymology
Composed of 'Reibung' (friction) + '-s-' (linking element) + '-los' (less). It literally means 'friction-less'.
Memory Tips
Picture a process without any 'rubbing' or friction ('Reibung'), so it proceeds smoothly. The suffix '-los' is like '-less' in English.