Defekt Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Defekt" is mainly used as adjective meaning "defective", "broken" or "faulty". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Defekt"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Defekt
  • Plural: die Defekte

Meanings of "Defekt" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Broken or not functioning"

"Defekt", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Fernseher ist defekt und zeigt kein Bild.The television is defective and shows no picture.
  2. Mein Auto ist defekt und muss in die Werkstatt.My car is broken and needs to go to the garage.
  3. Die defekte Maschine wurde sofort ersetzt.The faulty machine was immediately replaced.

2.) "System or machine failure"

"Defekt", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ein Defekt im Motor verursachte den Unfall.A defect in the engine caused the accident.
  2. Der Defekt wurde schnell behoben.The defect was quickly repaired.
  3. Ein technischer Defekt führte zu Verzögerungen.A technical malfunction led to delays.
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