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defective in German

defective in German is fehlerhaft, defekt, mangelhaft — defective means having a fault or flaw; not working properly.

defective in German

fehlerhaft
adj
Having one or more defects.
defekt
adj
Having one or more defects.
mangelhaft
adj
(grammar, of a lexeme, especially a verb) Lacking some forms; e.g., having only one tense or being usable only in the third person.
unvollständig
adj
(grammar, of a lexeme, especially a verb) Lacking some forms; e.g., having only one tense or being usable only in the third person.

What does "defective" mean?

  1. adjective Having a fault or flaw; not working properly.
    "The store replaced the defective toaster free of charge."

defective in a sentence

  • The store replaced the defective toaster free of charge.
  • A defective valve caused the leak.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "defective" in German?

"defective" in German is fehlerhaft, defekt, mangelhaft. defective means: Having a fault or flaw; not working properly.

How do you use "defective" in a sentence?

Example: "The store replaced the defective toaster free of charge." In German, "defective" is fehlerhaft, defekt, mangelhaft.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "defective": fehlerhaft, defekt, mangelhaft, unvollständig.

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