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“defect” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/deˈfɛkt/

Example

Letzte Woche gab es viele Defekte.

There were many defects last week.

Illustration for Defekt (defect)

How to say “defect” in German

“Defect” in German is Defekt.

A machine or component has a hidden fault that stops its normal operation.

Full entry for Defekt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Defekt

Bitte melden Sie jeden Defekt sofort dem Kundendienst.

Please report every defect to customer service immediately.

Tips for using Defekt

  • Defekt is a masculine noun with the plural Defekte, and it is common in technical descriptions, while kaputt is more general and informal.

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