This is the 7627th most frequent Dutch word.
contactloos
Contactless.
Here, 'contactloos' refers to the method of payment involving no physical contact between the card and the payment terminal.
Ik betaal liever contactloos met mijn pinpas.
I prefer to pay contactless with my debit card.
In this context, 'contactloos' is used to describe a manner of greeting that avoids physical contact, such as handshakes.
Tijdens de pandemie werd contactloos groeten aangeraden.
During the pandemic, contactless greetings were recommended.
Here, 'contactloos' describes a system enabling access without physical contact, such as using a card or sensor for entry.