ломаться
break down
stop functioning
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ломаться with English translation
ломаться usage examples
Our car began to break down on the highway, so we had to call for a tow.
Наша машина начала сломалась на шоссе, поэтому нам пришлось вызвать эвакуатор.
If you ignore the strange noises, the old fridge may break down next week.
Если игнорировать странные звуки, старый холодильник может сломаться на следующей неделе.
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ломаться synonyms
What's the difference between ломаться / выйти из строя / перестать работать / отказать / сбоить / перегореть
General neutral — a device or mechanism stops working.
My phone broke down again and won't turn on.
Мой телефон снова сломался и не включается.
More formal expression to indicate equipment or system failure.
The pump broke down, so the water was turned off in the house.
Насос вышел из строя, поэтому в доме отключили воду.
Direct descriptive phrase — to stop performing its function.
The printer stopped working while printing the report.
Принтер перестал работать во время печати отчёта.
Formal/neutral — about refusal to work (a system or a component failing).
The brakes failed on the descent — a dangerous situation.
Тормоза отказали на спуске — ситуация опасная.
Means intermittent or irregular malfunctions.
The computer started to glitch: programs freeze and crash.
Компьютер начал сбоить: программы подвисают и вылетают.
Usually about bulbs/electrical parts burning out; also figurative for emotional or professional burnout.
The bulb burned out, so the hallway light went off.
Лампа перегорела, поэтому свет в коридоре погас.
Describes a sudden engine stop or cessation of a mechanism with a motor.
The motorcycle stalled at the intersection.
Мотоцикл заглох на перекрёстке.
Colloquial/slang — about a software or device glitch, often brief and unpredictable.
The phone started glitching for some reason and won't take calls.
Телефон зачем‑то заглючил и не принимает звонки.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce ломаться and what this word means
ломаться translation: break down. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ломаться
[lɐˈmat͡sə]
ломаться translation
break down
ломаться examples
Our car began to break down on the highway, so we had to call for a tow.
ломаться transcription
[lɐˈmat͡sə]
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Questions about this word
ломаться meaning: what does it mean?
переставать работать и выходить из строя о технике
ломаться pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ломаться is pronounced as [lɐˈmat͡sə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ломаться definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Our car began to break down on the highway, so we had to call for a tow. Translation: Наша машина начала сломалась на шоссе, поэтому нам пришлось вызвать эвакуатор.
Is ломаться part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?
Yes, ломаться (break down) can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is ломаться part of Household Appliances vocabulary?
Yes, ломаться (break down) can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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