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broken

broken

Meaning of broken

not functioning

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EN-UK/ˈbrəʊkən/
EN-US/ˈbroʊkən/
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broken with Russian translation

broken usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

The washing machine is broken again, so we need to call a technician.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

She found a broken lamp in the attic and put it aside.

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broken belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

brokenrusak
messberantakan
trashsampah
toolalat
sinkwastafel
wipemengelap
turn onmenyalakan

broken synonyms

Related words worth learning together

damaged
Emphasizes physical harm or impairment; often used in reports or descriptions.
malfunctioning
Focuses on a device or system failing to operate correctly; more technical.
faulty
Describes something with a defect or tendency to fail; often used for products.
broken-down
Typically used for vehicles or machinery that have stopped working and are stranded or out of service.
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🇬🇧en

Emphasizes physical harm or impairment; often used in reports or descriptions.

A2Very Often

The roof was damaged in the storm.

M
🇬🇧en
malfunctioning

Focuses on a device or system failing to operate correctly; more technical.

A2Rarely

The printer is malfunctioning and prints blank pages.

F
🇬🇧en
faulty

Describes something with a defect or tendency to fail; often used for products.

A2Often

The toaster was returned because it was faulty.

B
🇬🇧en
broken-down

Typically used for vehicles or machinery that have stopped working and are stranded or out of service.

A2Often

We were delayed because the bus was broken-down.

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How to pronounce broken and what this word means

broken means broken. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce broken

/ˈbrəʊkən/

broken translation

broken

broken examples

The washing machine is broken again, so we need to call a technician.

broken transcription

/ˈbrəʊkən/, /ˈbroʊkən/

Questions about this word

broken meaning: what does it mean?

not functioning

broken pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

broken is pronounced as /ˈbrəʊkən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

broken definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The washing machine is broken again, so we need to call a technician. Translation: Стиральная машина снова сломана— нужно вызвать мастера.

Is broken part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, broken can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is broken part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, broken can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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