broken
bro
ˈbroʊ
brow
ken
kən
kēn
British pronunciation
/ˈbrəʊkən/

Definition und Bedeutung von „broken“ im Englischen

broken
01

gebrochen

(of a thing) physically divided into pieces, because of being damaged, dropped, etc.
broken definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The storm left a trail of destruction, with broken branches and fallen trees everywhere.
Der Sturm hinterließ eine Spur der Zerstörung, mit gebrochenen Ästen und umgestürzten Bäumen überall.
02

kaputt

damaged and not functioning as intended
broken definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
A broken lock prevented access to the storage room.
03

irregular, uneven, or rough in topography

broken definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The trail ran through broken fields and valleys.
04

intermittent, irregular, or disrupted in continuity

example
Beispiele
The film 's narrative felt broken and hard to follow.
05

subdued, humiliated, or reduced in condition or status

example
Beispiele
The company's reputation was broken after the scandal.
06

(of promises, agreements, or contracts) violated, disregarded, or unfulfilled

example
Beispiele
The company faced penalties for broken commitments.
07

pleite, blank

having no money
InformalInformal
example
Beispiele
" I ca n't go out tonight, I'm broken until payday, " he sighed.
"Ich kann heute Abend nicht ausgehen, ich bin pleite bis zum Zahltag," seufzte er.
08

thrown into disorder, confusion, or chaos

example
Beispiele
Their broken communication was their biggest shortcoming.
09

gebrochen, erschöpft

physically or mentally weakened as a result of much suffering
example
Beispiele
His spirit was broken after the failure of his business, leaving him feeling hopeless and defeated.
Sein Geist war gebrochen nach dem Scheitern seines Geschäfts, was ihn hoffnungslos und besiegt zurückließ.
10

imperfectly spoken, written, or expressed

example
Beispiele
His broken French was understandable.
11

missing a part or parts

example
Beispiele
Broken items were discarded.
12

(of animals) tamed, trained, or made obedient

example
Beispiele
Broken animals respond well to commands.
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