defective in German
defective in German is fehlerhaft, defekt, mangelhaft — defective means having a fault or flaw; not working properly.
defective in German
fehlerhaft
Having one or more defects.
defekt
Having one or more defects.
mangelhaft
(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
(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?
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adjective Having a fault or flaw; not working properly.
"The store replaced the defective toaster free of charge."
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defective in a sentence
- The store replaced the defective toaster free of charge.
- A defective valve caused the leak.
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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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