broken

• Beschreibt etwas, das beschädigt wurde oder nicht mehr richtig funktioniert; auch für Gegenstände, die in Stücke gegangen sind, sowie für gebrochene Knochen oder unvollkommenes Deutsch.

Describes something that has been damaged or is no longer working properly.

1. Physically damagedA1formal

   Separated into pieces or no longer in working condition due to damage.

   Kaputt

   • The window was broken by the storm.
   • He fixed the broken chair with glue.
   • My phone screen is broken after the fall.

   Synonymebusteddamageddefectivefaultyinoperativekaputshatteredsmashedwrecked

   Antonymefunctionalintactundamagedwholeworking

2. Not functioningA1formal

   No longer working or operating correctly.

   Defekt

   • The elevator is broken, so we have to take the stairs.
   • Her alarm clock is broken, so she overslept.
   • The broken dishwasher needs to be repaired.

   Synonymedefectivefaultyinoperativekaputmalfunctioningnonfunctional

   Antonymefunctionalfunctioningoperationaloperativeworking

3. Emotionally devastatedB2informal

   Overwhelmed by sadness, grief, or disappointment.

   Gebrochen

   • She was broken after the loss of her pet.
   • He felt completely broken after the breakup.
   • The news left her with a broken heart.

   Synonymecrusheddesolateinconsolableshatteredwrecked

   Antonymecomposedhealedresilientunscathedwhole

4. Discontinuous or interruptedB1formal

   Not continuous; having gaps or interruptions.

   Unterbrochen

   • He speaks broken English.
   • The signal was broken due to interference.
   • They had a broken night of sleep.

   Synonymedisconnecteddiscontinuousfitfulfragmentedintermittentinterruptedsporadicuneven

   Antonymecontinuousunbrokenuninterrupted

• Verb, das das Trennen in Teile, das Unterbrechen eines Vorgangs oder das Beenden von etwas bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of separating into parts, interrupting, or ceasing something.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. A1formal

   To cause something to separate into pieces or fragments, often suddenly.

   Zerbrechen

   • She broke the vase when she dropped it.
   • The wave broke against the rocks.
   • Don't break the glass; it's fragile.

   Synonymeburstcrackfracturefragmentshattersmashsnapsplintersplit

   Antonymefixjoinmendrepairunite

2. Stop functioningA1formal

   To cease to work or function properly.

   Nicht mehr funktionieren

   • My car broke down on the highway.
   • The washing machine broke after two years.
   • The computer broke during the update.

   Synonymeconk outcrashdiefailgive outgo downmalfunction

3. Interrupt or endA2formal

   To interrupt an activity or end a relationship or connection.

   Unterbrechen

   • They broke the silence with loud laughter.
   • She broke off the engagement suddenly.
   • The news broke the peaceful atmosphere.

   Synonymeceasecut offdiscontinuedisruptendinterruptseverstopsuspendterminate

   Antonymecontinuefixmaintainmendpreserverepairrestoresustain

4. Escape or get freeB1informal

   To escape from confinement or control.

   Ausbrechen

   • The prisoner broke out of jail last night.
   • He broke free from the attacker's grip.
   • The horse broke loose from the stable.

   Synonymeabscondboltbreak outescapefleeget awayrun away

   Antonymeconformobeyremainstaysubmityield

Phrasal-Variantenbreak awaybreak downbreak inbreak intobreak offbreak outbreak throughbreak upbreak with