repair
gb/ɹɪpˈɛɹ/ us/ɹɪpˈɛɹ/
A2
Anglais
~ 3100
megjavít, kijavít, javítás, helyrehoz, helyreállít
VERBE
A2
1
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'repair' with 'replace'. Repair means to fix the existing item, not to get a new one.
Sens
To fix something damaged
Collocations
repair damage
|repair a car
|repair a roof
|repair equipment
|repair a relationship
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
break (Means to cause something to stop working or to be damaged, the opposite of repairing it.)
Thèmes
daily life
|technology
|construction
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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.
NOM
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'repair' (noun) with 'reparation' or 'maintenance', which have different meanings.
Sens
Act of fixing something damaged
Collocations
car repairs
|home repairs
|in need of repair
|under repair
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
damage (Refers to harm or deterioration, which is the opposite of repair.)
Thèmes
daily life
|technology
|construction
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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.
VERBE
B1
3
helyrehoz
B1
helyreállít
B2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
She wants to repair their friendship.
Szeretné helyrehozni a barátságukat.
They are trying to repair trust.
Megpróbálják helyreállítani a bizalmat.
He repaired his image.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may not realize 'repair' can be used for non-physical things like relationships and trust.
Sens
To restore a relationship or situation
Collocations
repair a friendship
|repair trust
|repair relations
Synonymes
restore (Focuses on bringing back a previous good state; broader than just fixing.)
|
mend (Often used metaphorically for relationships, similar in tone to 'repair'.)
Antonymes
damage (To harm or worsen a relationship or situation.)
Thèmes
emotions
|social
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To make a relationship or situation good again after problems.
To improve or restore a relationship, reputation, or situation that has been damaged.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
repair
API
GB/ɹɪpˈɛɹ/
US/ɹɪpˈɛɹ/
Syllabes et accentuation
re - pair (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pair)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: repair
- Plural: repair, repairs
Verb
- Base: repair
- 3rd Person Singular: repairs
- Present Participle: repairing
- Past: repaired
Famille de mots
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
Expressions
in need of repair
1/ˈɪn nˈid əv ɹɪpˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Needs to be fixed
Broken or damaged and needs fixing.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.