repair
gb/ɹɪpˈɛɹ/ us/ɹɪpˈɛɹ/
A2
Englisch
~ 3100
megjavít, kijavít, javítás, helyrehoz, helyreállít
VERB
A2
1
Verwendungsmuster:
to repair [something]
The mechanic repaired my car after the accident.
A szerelő megjavította az autómat a baleset után.
She repaired the tear in her dress before the party.
A buli előtt megvarrta a ruháján a szakadást.
The company is repairing the faulty software.
We need to repair the roof before winter comes.
He repaired his phone screen after dropping it.
Beispiele für Lernende
I will repair my bike.
Meg fogom javítani a biciklimet.
The man repaired the chair.
A férfi megjavította a széket.
She repaired her old shoes.
They repaired the broken window.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'repair' with 'replace'. Repair means to fix the existing item, not to get a new one.
Bedeutung
To fix something damaged
Wortverbindungen
repair damage
|repair a car
|repair a roof
|repair equipment
|repair a relationship
Synonyme
fix (More informal and common in everyday speech; 'repair' can sound slightly more formal or technical.)
|
mend (Often used for smaller repairs, especially clothing or fabric.)
Antonyme
break (Means to cause something to stop working or to be damaged, the opposite of repairing it.)
Themen
daily life
|technology
|construction
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something work or look good again after it is broken or damaged.
To restore something that is broken, damaged, or not working properly to a good condition.
NOMEN
A2
2
javítás
A2
The road is closed for repairs.
Az út javítások miatt le van zárva.
My laptop is in the shop for repair.
A laptopom a szervizben van javításon.
The building is under repair after the storm.
This shirt needs some repair before I can wear it again.
Beispiele für Lernende
The car needs repair.
Az autón javításra van szükség.
They did the repair quickly.
Gyorsan elvégezték a javítást.
The road is under repair.
The TV is in repair.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'repair' (noun) with 'reparation' or 'maintenance', which have different meanings.
Bedeutung
Act of fixing something damaged
Wortverbindungen
car repairs
|home repairs
|in need of repair
|under repair
Synonyme
fix (Informal alternative; often refers to a quick solution rather than a formal repair.)
|
restoration (Implies a more complete return to original condition, often for older or historical objects.)
Antonyme
damage (Refers to harm or deterioration, which is the opposite of repair.)
Themen
daily life
|technology
|construction
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The work done to make something good again after it is broken or damaged.
The action or process of restoring something that is broken, damaged, or not working properly to a good condition.
VERB
B1
3
helyrehoz
B1
helyreállít
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
to repair [relationship/situation]
They worked hard to repair their friendship after the argument.
Keményen dolgoztak, hogy a veszekedés után helyrehozzák a barátságukat.
The government is trying to repair relations with its neighbors.
A kormány megpróbálja helyreállítani a kapcsolatokat a szomszédaival.
He repaired his reputation by doing charity work.
Beispiele für Lernende
She wants to repair their friendship.
Szeretné helyrehozni a barátságukat.
They are trying to repair trust.
Megpróbálják helyreállítani a bizalmat.
He repaired his image.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may not realize 'repair' can be used for non-physical things like relationships and trust.
Bedeutung
To restore a relationship or situation
Wortverbindungen
repair a friendship
|repair trust
|repair relations
Synonyme
restore (Focuses on bringing back a previous good state; broader than just fixing.)
|
mend (Often used metaphorically for relationships, similar in tone to 'repair'.)
Antonyme
damage (To harm or worsen a relationship or situation.)
Themen
emotions
|social
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make a relationship or situation good again after problems.
To improve or restore a relationship, reputation, or situation that has been damaged.
Grammatik
Grundform
repair
IPA
GB/ɹɪpˈɛɹ/
US/ɹɪpˈɛɹ/
Silben & Betonung
re - pair (2 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pair)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: repair
- Plural: repair, repairs
Verb
- Base: repair
- 3rd Person Singular: repairs
- Present Participle: repairing
- Past: repaired
Wortfamilie
Forms
repairs
noun
repairing
verb
repaired
verb
Core family
repairable
adjective
Related words
repairer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
irreparable
adjective
disrepair
noun
Advanced or less common
irreparably
adverb
Ausdrücke
in need of repair
1/ˈɪn nˈid əv ɹɪpˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Needs to be fixed
Broken or damaged and needs fixing.
Beispiele
- This old house is in need of repair.
- The bridge is badly in need of repair after the storm.
under repair
1/ˈʌndɚ ɹɪpˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Currently being fixed
Being fixed after being broken or damaged.
Beispiele
- The elevator is under repair and will be working tomorrow.
- Several roads are under repair due to flood damage.
beyond repair
1/bɪjˈɔnd ɹɪpˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
impossible to fix or restore
So damaged that it cannot be fixed.
Beispiele
- The car was damaged beyond repair in the accident.
- The phone was dropped in water and is beyond repair.
- Their friendship was ruined beyond repair.
- Their relationship was beyond repair after years of fighting.