broken
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
3 von 5The 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.
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.
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.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
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
The child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.
everydayThe child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.
The government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.
formalThe government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.
I'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.
informalI'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.
Sociologists argue that the broken window theory explains how minor visible signs of neglect can lead to increased crime.
academicSociologists argue that the broken window theory explains how minor visible signs of neglect can lead to increased crime.
Our current logistics model is broken and requires a complete overhaul to remain competitive.
businessOur current logistics model is broken and requires a complete overhaul to remain competitive.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
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
'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.
Nutzungshinweise
While 'broken' usually refers to physical damage, in academic and professional English, it frequently describes abstract failures like 'broken logic' or 'broken bureaucracy'.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often say 'The glass is broke' instead of 'The glass is broken'; 'broke' as an adjective only refers to financial status.
Merkhilfe
Visualize a 'Broken' plate: the 'en' at the end looks like two pieces that have fall'en' apart.
Wortherkunft
From the Old English 'brocen', the past participle of 'brecan' (to break), originating from Proto-Germanic roots.
Grammatikmuster
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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