A1 noun Neutral #2,604 am häufigsten

fix

/fɪks/

A solution to a problem or the act of repairing something that is broken. In the context of a home, it often refers to a way to make a household item work correctly again.

Beispiele

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1

I need a quick fix for the leaking tap in the kitchen.

I need a quick fix for the leaking tap in the kitchen.

2

The technician provided a permanent fix for the broken heating system.

The technician provided a permanent fix for the broken heating system.

3

Do you have a fix for this wobbly table leg?

Do you have a fix for this wobbly table leg?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
fix
Verb
fix
Adverb
fixedly
Adjektiv
fixable
Verwandt
fixture
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Merkhilfe

Think of the character 'Fix-it Felix' who provides the 'fix' for every building that gets broken.

Schnelles Quiz

The broken window needs a permanent ______, not just a piece of tape.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: fix

Beispiele

1

I need a quick fix for the leaking tap in the kitchen.

everyday

I need a quick fix for the leaking tap in the kitchen.

2

The technician provided a permanent fix for the broken heating system.

formal

The technician provided a permanent fix for the broken heating system.

3

Do you have a fix for this wobbly table leg?

informal

Do you have a fix for this wobbly table leg?

4

The researcher proposed a long-term fix for the structural issues in the building.

academic

The researcher proposed a long-term fix for the structural issues in the building.

5

We must find a cost-effective fix for the office air conditioning.

business

We must find a cost-effective fix for the office air conditioning.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
fix
Verb
fix
Adverb
fixedly
Adjektiv
fixable
Verwandt
fixture

Häufige Kollokationen

quick fix quick fix
permanent fix permanent fix
easy fix easy fix
temporary fix temporary fix
need a fix need a fix

Häufige Phrasen

in a fix

in a difficult situation

get a fix on

to understand or locate something

quick fix

a fast but perhaps temporary solution

Wird oft verwechselt mit

fix vs repair

Repair is usually the act or process, while 'a fix' is the specific solution or result.

fix vs fixture

A fixture is a permanent part of a house (like a sink), whereas a fix is a solution to a problem.

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Nutzungshinweise

While 'fix' is very common as a verb, as a noun it often implies a solution that is simple or immediate. It is frequently used with adjectives like 'easy' or 'quick'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often forget that 'fix' can be a noun and only use 'repair'. They might also use it for very complex engineering problems where 'solution' is more appropriate.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the character 'Fix-it Felix' who provides the 'fix' for every building that gets broken.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin word 'fixus', meaning fastened or attached.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun (plural: fixes) Often used in the pattern: adjective + fix Often used with the verb 'need' or 'find'
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Kultureller Kontext

The concept of a 'quick fix' is very common in consumer culture, referring to fast solutions for home maintenance.

Schnelles Quiz

The broken window needs a permanent ______, not just a piece of tape.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: fix

Verwandte Redewendungen

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