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breakdown in German

breakdown in German is Nervenzusammenbruch, Panne, Betriebsstörung — breakdown means a failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.

breakdown in German

Nervenzusammenbruch
noun
Panne
noun
(countable) A failure, particularly one which is mechanical in nature.
Betriebsstörung
noun
(countable) A failure, particularly one which is mechanical in nature.
Aufschlüsselung
noun
(uncountable) Detailed categorization, or itemization or listing, of the components of a thing; (countable) an instance of this.

What does "breakdown" mean?

  1. noun A failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.
    "The bus broke down twice on the way to the airport."
  2. noun A sudden decline in someone's mental or physical health, often preventing normal functioning.
    "The stress of the divorce led to a complete breakdown."
  3. noun A detailed analysis showing the separate parts of something.
    "Can you send me a breakdown of the monthly expenses?"

breakdown in a sentence

  • The bus broke down twice on the way to the airport.
  • The stress of the divorce led to a complete breakdown.
  • Can you send me a breakdown of the monthly expenses?

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Frequently asked questions

What is "breakdown" in German?

"breakdown" in German is Nervenzusammenbruch, Panne, Betriebsstörung. breakdown means: A failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.

How do you use "breakdown" in a sentence?

Example: "The bus broke down twice on the way to the airport." In German, "breakdown" is Nervenzusammenbruch, Panne, Betriebsstörung.

Are there other ways to say "breakdown" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "breakdown": Nervenzusammenbruch, Panne, Betriebsstörung, Aufschlüsselung.

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