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

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