einwandfrei
flawless
Without any defects, errors, or problems; in perfect condition.
EXAMPLE
Das Gerät funktioniert einwandfrei.
The device works flawlessly.
einwandfrei
flawless
einwandfrei – einwandfreier – am einwandfreiesten
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Meanings
einwandfrei
impeccable
Not open to criticism in a moral or character-related sense; beyond any doubt.
EXAMPLE
Sein Verhalten in der Krise war absolut einwandfrei.
His behavior during the crisis was absolutely impeccable.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry einwandfrei, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | einwandfrei |
|---|---|
| comparative | einwandfreier |
| superlative | am einwandfreiesten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to einwandfrei.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to einwandfrei.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to einwandfrei.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is made up of 'Einwand' (objection, point of criticism) and 'frei' (free). Something that is 'einwandfrei' (flawless) is therefore literally 'free of objections'.
EXAMPLE
Die Qualität der gelieferten Ware war einwandfrei.
The quality of the delivered goods was flawless.
Adverbial use
'Einwandfrei' (flawlessly) is very often used as an adverb to describe that a process or function runs without problems. It then usually stands at the end of the sentence or directly after the verb.
EXAMPLE
Der Drucker funktioniert seit der Reparatur wieder einwandfrei.
The printer has been working flawlessly again since the repair.
Technical context
In the meaning 'fehlerfrei' (error-free), 'einwandfrei' (flawless) often refers to the condition or function of devices, machines, or products. Typical nouns are 'Zustand' (condition), 'Funktion' (function), or 'Qualität' (quality).
EXAMPLE
Das Auto ist in einem einwandfreien technischen Zustand.
The car is in flawless technical condition.
Moral context
When referring to character or behavior, 'einwandfrei' (impeccable) is used to express that a person or their actions cannot be criticized morally. Typical nouns are 'Verhalten' (behavior), 'Charakter' (character), or 'Ruf' (reputation).
EXAMPLE
Der Politiker hat einen einwandfreien Ruf.
The politician has an impeccable reputation.
Compare with
einwandfrei vs perfekt
perfect
Einwandfrei means that something has no detectable errors, defects, or problems. Perfekt can also express freedom from errors, but it assesses this more comprehensively, as complete or exactly right. Something can therefore function flawlessly without being perfect for every purpose.
einwandfrei
Nach der Reparatur läuft die Maschine einwandfrei und zeigt keine Störungen mehr.
After the repair, the machine is working flawlessly and no longer has any malfunctions.
perfekt
Nach der Reparatur läuft die Maschine perfekt und erfüllt alle unsere Anforderungen.
After the repair, the machine is working perfectly and meets all our requirements.
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