CEFR A1 · Adjectives/Adverbs

broken

/ˈbroʊkən/ 📚 Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Something that is broken is no longer in one piece or no longer works correctly.

Synonyms

damaged smashed faulty out of order

Antonyms

fixed repaired working whole

Translations

broken in your language

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عربي

شيء لم يعد قطعة واحدة أو لم يعد يعمل بشكل صحيح.

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اردو

کوئی چیز جو ٹوٹ گئی ہو یا صحیح طریقے سے کام نہ کر رہی ہو۔

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हिंदी

कोई चीज़ जो टूट गई हो या ठीक से काम न कर रही हो।

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中文

某物不再完整或无法正常工作。

Easy Explanation

It means something is damaged. It cannot be used. It needs to be fixed.

💡

Memory TipThink of a broken glass – it's in pieces and you can't use it.

Contextual Examples

My phone is broken (not working); I need a new one.

The broken (damaged) chair could not be used.

She felt broken (very sad) after losing her pet.

Pronunciation & Context