schadlos

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle High German schadelos; equivalent to Schaden (damage) +‎ -los (-less). Cognate with English scatheless.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃaːtloːs/
  • Hyphenation: schad‧los
  • (file)

Adjective[edit]

schadlos (strong nominative masculine singular schadloser, not comparable)

  1. unscathed, undamaged, unharmed
    Synonyms: unbeschadet, unbeschädigt, wohlbehalten
  2. unharmful, without doing harm
    Coordinate term: gefahrlos
    schadlose Abfallbeseitigungwaste disposal that entails no harm
    Abfall schadlos beseitigendispose of waste in such a way that it may cause no (further) harm [see usage note]

Usage notes[edit]

(unharmful): The listed sources unanimously classify schadlos as an adjective. This is in accordance with the strong implication of schadlos, even in cases like schadlos beseitigen that superficially resemble adverbial use, that the sense of ‘no harm’ applies not only to the action (e.g., the removal), but also and particularly to the result (e.g., the safe deposition).

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