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need repair

need repair

Meaning of need repair

require fixing

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Pronunciation
British English/niːd rɪˈpeə/
American English/tu niːd rɪˈpɛr/
Russian transcription[nʊˈʐdat͡sə v rʲɪˈmontʲe]
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need repair with English translation

need repair usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

This tumble dryer needs repair; it makes a loud noise.

Эта сушильная машина нуждается в ремонте; она сильно шумит.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

If the kettle needs repair, do not use it and call a technician.

Если чайник нуждается в ремонте, не используйте его и вызовите техника.

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need repair belongs to the topic "Household Appliances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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need repair synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between need repair / need to repair / need a repair / broken / faulty / malfunctioning

N
🇬🇧English
need to repair

Active phrasing focusing on the action someone needs to take (I/you/we need to repair...)

B1Often

I need to repair the coffee maker this weekend.

N
🇬🇧English
need a repair

Less common phrasing (uses noun 'repair'); slightly colloquial/awkward

B1Rarely

The fan needs a repair before summer.

🇬🇧English

Adjective meaning 'not working'; indicates a fault but not the exact remedy

B1Very Often

The toaster is broken.

F
🇬🇧English
faulty

Implies a defect or flaw (often used in product/quality contexts)

B2Often

The cooker was returned because it was faulty.

M
🇬🇧English
malfunctioning

More technical/formal: a system or part is not functioning properly

B2Rarely

The HVAC system is malfunctioning and needs inspection.

🇬🇧English

Idiomatic expression meaning not working (often used for public or mechanical devices)

B1Often

The lift is out of order.

🇬🇧English

Focuses on physical harm or injury to an object; may or may not mean it needs repair to work

B1Often

The casing was damaged in transit.

I
🇬🇧English
in disrepair

Suggests long-term neglect and general poor condition rather than a single fault

B2Rarely

The old factory is in disrepair and needs major works.

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How to pronounce need repair and what this word means

need repair means need repair. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce need repair

/niːd rɪˈpeə/

need repair translation

need repair

need repair examples

This tumble dryer needs repair; it makes a loud noise.

need repair transcription

/niːd rɪˈpeə/, /tu niːd rɪˈpɛr/

Questions about this word

need repair meaning: what does it mean?

require fixing

need repair pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

need repair is pronounced as /niːd rɪˈpeə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

need repair definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

This tumble dryer needs repair; it makes a loud noise. Translation: Эта сушильная машина нуждается в ремонте; она сильно шумит.

Is need repair part of Household Appliances vocabulary?

Yes, need repair can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is need repair part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, need repair can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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