einwandfrei

impeccably, flawlessly

adverb IN-vant-fry Rare

Also means

correctly, without objection

Usage Note

Einwandfrei (literally 'without objection/flaw') means technically perfect or beyond any criticism. Einwandfrei funktionieren — to work perfectly. Very common in everyday German to certify quality: die Ware ist einwandfrei. More technical and quality-focused than tadellos, which emphasises moral irreproachability.

Examples

"Das Gerät funktioniert einwandfrei."

Natural Translation

The device works flawlessly.

Literal Translation

The device functions without-objection.

Related Words

Explore German by topic

GermanNow

German Modal Particles: doch, mal, ja, eben

German modal particles doch, mal, ja, and eben add attitude, not meaning. Before/after examples show how to use each one so your German stops sounding stiff.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

GermanNow

Tipping in Germany: A Visitor's Etiquette Guide

Tipping in Germany means saying your total out loud, not leaving coins. Learn the exact phrases, how much to tip, and the Sie-vs-du etiquette travelers need.

June 5, 2026 6 min read

GermanNow

Der, Die, Das: Rules to Guess German Gender

German noun gender rules made simple: check the suffix first, then meaning. Endings like -ung, -chen, and -ling predict der, die, or das with ~90% accuracy.

June 5, 2026 6 min read

GermanNow

German Compound Words: How to Read Any Long Word

Read any long German word by working right-to-left: the last noun sets the meaning and gender, and the small linking letters are just glue. Here's the drill.

June 9, 2026 6 min read