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kaputt

broken

Meaning of kaputt

not functioning

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German[kaˈpʊt]
broken
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kaputt belongs to the topic "Housing and utilities, Errors and Bugs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

kaputtbroken
Gastguest
Begrüßunggreeting
Aussichtview
Unordnungmess
Staubdust
Fleckstain

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What's the difference between kaputt / beschädigt / unbrauchbar / zerbrochen

🇩🇪German
kaputt

Faulty or having a technical defect; often used for devices, parts, or equipment.

A2Often

Der Fernseher ist defekt und lässt sich nicht einschalten.

Телевизор неисправен и не включается.

🇩🇪German

Damaged; refers to physical harm and does not always mean completely broken.

A2Often

Die Tür ist beschädigt, aber sie funktioniert noch.

Дверь повреждена, но она ещё работает.

U
🇩🇪German
unbrauchbar

Unusable; emphasizes that something can no longer be used for its intended purpose.

A2Often

Nach dem Wasserschaden sind viele Möbel unbrauchbar.

После повреждения водой многие предметы мебели стали непригодны для использования.

Z
🇩🇪German
zerbrochen

Broken into pieces; usually used for glass, dishes, or fragile objects.

A2Often

Das Glas ist zerbrochen und liegt auf dem Boden.

Стакан разбит и лежит на полу.

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How to pronounce kaputt and what this word means

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

how to pronounce kaputt

[kaˈpʊt]

kaputt translation

broken

kaputt transcription

[kaˈpʊt]

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kaputt meaning: what does it mean?

nicht funktionsfähig oder beschädigt; muss repariert werden

kaputt pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

kaputt is pronounced as [kaˈpʊt]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is kaputt part of Errors and Bugs vocabulary?

Yes, kaputt (broken) can be learned in the Errors and Bugs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is kaputt part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

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

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