This is the 2145th most frequent Dutch word.
kapotte
Broken.
Here, 'kapotte' is an adjective modifying 'telefoon' meaning 'broken'.
De kapotte telefoon lag op tafel.
The broken phone lay on the table.
In this sentence, 'kapotte' describes 'fiets', indicating it is damaged and requires fixing.
Hij probeerde de kapotte fiets te repareren.
He tried to repair the broken bicycle.
'Kapotte' functions as an adjective for 'machines', signifying they are not functional.