Breakdown - translation, pronunciation and examples
breakdown
vehicle failure
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When to use breakdown
поломка двигателя
поломка машины
служба помощи при поломке
полоса для сломавшихся машин
страховка от поломки
breakdown usage examples
Мы вызвали механика после поломки машины на холме.
We called a mechanic after the car had a breakdown on the hill.
Небольшая поломка заставила нас ждать час.
A small breakdown left us waiting for an hour.
Similar words
A general term for when a vehicle or machine stops working.
A fault or irregularity in the functioning of a device or system.
A general cessation of function; can be used for parts, systems, or whole devices.
A specific type of breakdown where the engine stops working or loses function.
A mechanical defect or fault causing a problem; more specific and technical.
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What's the difference between breakdown / malfunction / failure / engine failure / mechanical fault / electrical fault
A general term for when a vehicle or machine stops working.
We had a breakdown on the motorway and had to call for help.
У нас была поломка на автомагистрали, пришлось вызвать помощь.
A fault or irregularity in the functioning of a device or system.
A malfunction in the fuel pump caused the car to stop.
Сбой в топливном насосе привёл к остановке машины.
A general cessation of function; can be used for parts, systems, or whole devices.
The failure of the brakes led to a dangerous situation.
Неисправность тормозов привела к опасной ситуации.
A specific type of breakdown where the engine stops working or loses function.
They had to abandon the race after an engine failure.
Им пришлось сняться с гонки из‑за отказа двигателя.
A mechanical defect or fault causing a problem; more specific and technical.
The tram was delayed due to a mechanical fault.
Трамвай задержали из‑за механической неисправности.
A fault in the electrical system; a specific cause of a vehicle or equipment stopping.
An electrical fault prevented the car from starting.
Электрическая неисправность не позволила завести машину.
When an engine stops running unexpectedly; often used for cars at low speed or at junctions.
The car stalled at the traffic lights and we had to restart it.
Машина заглохла на светофоре, пришлось её заводить заново.
A puncture is a tyre being pierced, causing loss of air; a specific kind of breakdown.
We had a puncture on the motorway and had to change the wheel.
По дороге у нас пробило шину, пришлось менять колесо.
A tyre that has lost air and become flat; a specific, common type of vehicle breakdown.
I got a flat tyre and had to call roadside assistance.
У меня спустила шина, пришлось вызвать техпомощь.
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How to pronounce breakdown and what this word means
breakdown translation: поломка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce breakdown
/ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
breakdown translation
поломка
breakdown examples
We called a mechanic after the car had a breakdown on the hill.
breakdown transcription
/ˈbreɪkdaʊn/, /ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn/
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breakdown meaning: what does it mean?
vehicle failure
breakdown pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
breakdown is pronounced as /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
breakdown definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We called a mechanic after the car had a breakdown on the hill. Translation: Мы вызвали механика после поломки машины на холме.
Is breakdown part of On the Road vocabulary?
Yes, breakdown (поломка) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is breakdown part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, breakdown (поломка) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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