No. 13,565 in German
defekte
"Defekte" means "defective" or "damaged."
In a sentence
Der defekte Fernseher wurde zur Reparatur gebracht.
The defective television was taken for repair.
adjective, describing the television as faulty, indicating its need for repair.
Die Maschine zeigt mehrere Defekte, die untersucht werden müssen.
The machine shows several defects that need to be examined.
noun in plural form, referring to flaws or malfunctions in the machine.
Nach einem Defekt im Stromnetz wurde der Strom wiederhergestellt.
After a defect in the power grid, the electricity was restored.
noun in singular form, indicating a situation or occurrence of malfunction in the power system.
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