fehlerfrei
error-free
Without errors; completely correct and without defects.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat die Prüfung fehlerfrei bestanden.
She passed the exam without any errors.
fehlerfrei
error-free
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Compound word
The word is made up of 'Fehler' (error) and the suffix '-frei' (-free). The suffix '-frei' means 'without' and can be attached to many nouns to express that something is not present.
EXAMPLE
Ich suche ein Auto, das rostfrei ist.
I am looking for a car that is rust-free.
Adverbial use
'Fehlerfrei' (error-free) can be used like an adverb to describe a verb. It then answers the question 'Wie?' (How?) and describes that an action is performed without errors.
EXAMPLE
Er spricht nach nur einem Jahr in Deutschland schon fast fehlerfrei.
After only one year in Germany, he already speaks almost without any errors.
Typical collocations
The adjective is often used to describe the quality of texts, performances, or technical processes. Typical nouns are 'Text' (text), 'Diktat' (dictation), 'Aufsatz' (essay), 'Leistung' (performance), or 'Software' (software).
EXAMPLE
Bitte geben Sie einen fehlerfreien Text ab.
Please submit an error-free text.
Compare with
fehlerfrei vs einwandfrei
flawless
Fehlerfrei and einwandfrei both describe something without any apparent errors or defects. Fehlerfrei focuses more narrowly on correctness. Einwandfrei is broader and is especially suitable when the overall condition, quality, or performance gives no reason for complaint.
fehlerfrei
Der Programmcode ist nach der letzten Korrektur fehlerfrei.
The program code is error-free after the latest correction.
einwandfrei
Das neue Programm läuft auch unter hoher Belastung einwandfrei.
The new program runs flawlessly even under heavy load.
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