sprachlos
speechless
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃpʁaːxloːs/
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Cultural Note
'Sprachlos' literally means 'language-less' and describes being so overwhelmed by emotion that one cannot speak. Unlike 'wortlos' (choosing not to speak), 'sprachlos' implies an involuntary inability to find words — often from shock, joy, or deep emotion.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich war sprachlos vor Glück.
I was speechless with happiness.
Sein Geständnis machte sie sprachlos.
His confession left her speechless.
Das Geschenk hat mich sprachlos gemacht.
The gift left me speechless.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | sprachlos |
| comparative | sprachloser |
| predicative | sprachlos |
| superlative | am sprachlosesten |