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broken
01
gebroken, kapot
(of a thing) physically divided into pieces, because of being damaged, dropped, etc.
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She was sad because her favorite mug was broken.
Ze was verdrietig omdat haar favoriete mok kapot was.
02
damaged and not functioning as intended
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The broken heater left the room freezing.
03
irregular, uneven, or rough in topography
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Broken ground slowed the construction work.
04
intermittent, irregular, or disrupted in continuity
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Their conversation was broken by interruptions from coworkers.
05
subdued, humiliated, or reduced in condition or status
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His confidence was broken after repeated failures.
06
(of promises, agreements, or contracts) violated, disregarded, or unfulfilled
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Broken agreements led to legal disputes.
07
blut, aan de grond
having no money
InformalVoorbeelden
The startup went under, leaving its founders broken.
Het startup ging ten onder en liet zijn oprichters blut achter.
08
thrown into disorder, confusion, or chaos
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The negotiations were broken by a lack of trust.
09
gebroken, uitgeput
physically or mentally weakened as a result of much suffering
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The soldiers returned from war, many of them broken by the horrors they had witnessed and endured.
De soldaten keerden terug uit de oorlog, velen van hen gebroken door de verschrikkingen die ze hadden gezien en doorstaan.
10
imperfectly spoken, written, or expressed
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She wrote a broken note in haste.
11
missing a part or parts
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Broken equipment delayed the experiment.
12
(of animals) tamed, trained, or made obedient
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The rider praised the broken mule for its obedience.
Lexicale Boom
unbroken
broken
