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lautlos

silently

adverb LOWT-lohs Rare
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Also means

noiselessly

Usage Note

lautlos means making no sound at all, as in lautlos verschwinden. Stronger than leise, which allows a faint sound, it stresses complete absence of noise.

Examples

"Die Katze schlich lautlos durch den Garten."

Natural Translation

The cat crept silently through the garden.

Literal Translation

The cat crept soundlessly through the garden.

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