kaputt
Meaning and Usage
"Kaputt" is used in German to mean "broken" or "worn out." It can also be used to express being tired or worn out in a colloquial sense.
Linguistic Analysis
"Kaputt" is an adverb in German. It does not have any prefix, root, or suffix. The word has been borrowed from the French word "capot," which means "stalled" or "stopped."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "kaputt" in German can be compared to the English word "broken" or "worn out."
Cultural Context
In German culture, the word "kaputt" is frequently used in various contexts, including describing broken objects, exhausted people, or worn-out items.
Example Sentences
- Die Lampe ist kaputt. (The lamp is broken.)
- Ich bin kaputt nach dem langen Arbeitstag. (I am exhausted after the long work day.)
Memory Tips
Associate "kaputt" with the English word "kaput" which is also used to describe something broken or worn out.
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: defekt (defective), beschädigt (damaged)
- Antonyms: intakt (intact), funktionstüchtig (functional)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
"Kaputt" is not a noun, so it does not have a gender or a plural form.
Conjugation (for verbs)
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