der Defekt
defect
A malfunction or fault in a technical device that prevents it from working properly.
EXAMPLE
Der Defekt am Drucker konnte schnell repariert werden.
The defect in the printer was repaired quickly.
der Defekt
defect
der Defekt, die Defekte
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Meanings
der Defekt
defect
A damaged or faulty spot on an object or material.
EXAMPLE
Der Defekt im Stoff ist erst nach dem Waschen aufgefallen.
The defect in the fabric was only noticed after washing.
der Defekt
defect
A congenital or acquired physical malformation or functional disorder.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt stellte einen kleinen Defekt an der Herzklappe fest.
The doctor detected a minor defect in the heart valve.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Defekt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Defekte |
| genitive | des Defektes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Defekt | die Defekte |
| accusative | den Defekt | die Defekte |
| dative | dem Defekt | den Defekten |
| genitive | des Defektes des Defekts | der Defekte |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Technical collocations
When referring to technical devices, „Defekt“ is often used with verbs such as „feststellen“ (to detect), „beheben“ (to remedy), „reparieren“ (to repair), or „aufweisen“ (to have/show). Typical collocations include „ein technischer Defekt“ (a technical defect) and „ein Defekt am Gerät“ (a defect in the device).
EXAMPLE
Die Werkstatt hat den technischen Defekt am Kühlschrank gefunden.
The repair shop found the technical defect in the refrigerator.
Material damage
When referring to a damaged object or material, „Defekt“ often describes a specific spot. It is frequently used with details such as „im Stoff“ (in the fabric), „an der Oberfläche“ (on the surface), or „an dem Bauteil“ (in the component).
EXAMPLE
Der Defekt an der Oberfläche war auf den ersten Blick kaum zu erkennen.
The defect on the surface was barely noticeable at first glance.
Medical context
In medical texts, „Defekt“ is often combined with body parts or functions. Typical expressions include „angeborener Defekt“ (congenital defect), „Herzklappendefekt“ (heart valve defect), and „Defekt an der Herzscheidewand“ (defect in the heart septum).
EXAMPLE
Ein angeborener Defekt des Immunsystems macht ihn anfällig für Infektionen.
A congenital defect in his immune system makes him susceptible to infections.
In real life
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