B2 adjective Neutral

broken

/ˈbroʊ.kən/

Describes something that has been damaged into parts, is no longer functioning correctly, or has failed to fulfill a promise or systemic purpose. In academic contexts, it often refers to fragmented data, failed social structures, or interrupted processes.

Beispiele

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1

The child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.

The child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.

2

The government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.

The government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.

3

I'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.

I'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
break
Verb
break
Adverb
brokenly
Adjektiv
broken
Verwandt
breakage
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Merkhilfe

Visualize a 'Broken' plate: the 'en' at the end looks like two pieces that have fall'en' apart.

Schnelles Quiz

The researchers found that the ______ social ties in the community led to a decrease in collective action.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: broken

Beispiele

1

The child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.

everyday

The child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.

2

The government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.

formal

The government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.

3

I'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.

informal

I'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.

4

Sociologists argue that the broken window theory explains how minor visible signs of neglect can lead to increased crime.

academic

Sociologists argue that the broken window theory explains how minor visible signs of neglect can lead to increased crime.

5

Our current logistics model is broken and requires a complete overhaul to remain competitive.

business

Our current logistics model is broken and requires a complete overhaul to remain competitive.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
break
Verb
break
Adverb
brokenly
Adjektiv
broken
Verwandt
breakage

Häufige Kollokationen

broken system broken system
broken promise broken promise
broken home broken home
broken English broken English
broken link broken link

Häufige Phrasen

broken record

someone who repeats the same thing over and over

broken heart

great sadness, especially after a romantic breakup

if it ain't broke, don't fix it

do not try to improve something that is already working well

Wird oft verwechselt mit

broken vs broke

'Broke' is the past tense of the verb 'break' or an adjective meaning 'having no money', while 'broken' is the past participle used as an adjective for damage.

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Nutzungshinweise

While 'broken' usually refers to physical damage, in academic and professional English, it frequently describes abstract failures like 'broken logic' or 'broken bureaucracy'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'The glass is broke' instead of 'The glass is broken'; 'broke' as an adjective only refers to financial status.

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Merkhilfe

Visualize a 'Broken' plate: the 'en' at the end looks like two pieces that have fall'en' apart.

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Wortherkunft

From the Old English 'brocen', the past participle of 'brecan' (to break), originating from Proto-Germanic roots.

Grammatikmuster

used as an attributive adjective (e.g., 'a broken mirror') used as a predicative adjective (e.g., 'the mirror is broken') past participle form used in passive voice constructions
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Kultureller Kontext

The 'Broken Windows Theory' is a significant concept in Western urban sociology and policing strategies.

Schnelles Quiz

The researchers found that the ______ social ties in the community led to a decrease in collective action.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: broken

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