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malfunction in Dutch

malfunction in Dutch is slechte werking, storing, stuk zijn — malfunction means a failure to work correctly, usually referring to equipment or a system.

malfunction in Dutch

slechte werking
noun
Faulty functioning.
storing
noun
Failure to function.
stuk zijn
noun
Failure to function.
haperen
verb

What does "malfunction" mean?

  1. noun A failure to work correctly, usually referring to equipment or a system.
    "The plane was grounded due to a mechanical malfunction."
  2. verb To fail to work correctly.
    "The smoke alarm malfunctioned and went off in the middle of the night."
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malfunction in a sentence

  • The plane was grounded due to a mechanical malfunction.
  • The smoke alarm malfunctioned and went off in the middle of the night.
  • If the sensor malfunctions, the system shuts down automatically.

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What is "malfunction" in Dutch?

"malfunction" in Dutch is slechte werking, storing, stuk zijn. malfunction means: A failure to work correctly, usually referring to equipment or a system.

How do you use "malfunction" in a sentence?

Example: "The plane was grounded due to a mechanical malfunction." In Dutch, "malfunction" is slechte werking, storing, stuk zijn.

Are there other ways to say "malfunction" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "malfunction": slechte werking, storing, stuk zijn, haperen.

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