wortlos
wordless, without a word, speechless
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈvɔʁtloːs/
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Cultural Note
'Wortlos' is often used to describe emotionally charged moments where silence speaks louder than words. In German literature, the 'wortlose Verständigung' (wordless understanding) between lovers is a recurring romantic ideal — the notion that true connection transcends language.
📝 Example Sentences
Er verließ wortlos den Raum.
He left the room without a word.
Sie standen sich wortlos gegenüber.
They stood facing each other in silence.
Ihre wortlose Kommunikation sagte alles.
Their wordless communication said everything.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | wortlos |
| comparative | wortloser |
| predicative | wortlos |
| superlative | am wortlosesten |