Breakage Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbɹeɪkɪdʒ

BRAY-kij

UK

bɹˈeɪkɪdʒ

bray-KIJ

Definition

Breakage refers to the act or result of something being broken, especially damage to objects such as glass, ceramics, or goods during use or transport.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in formal, technical, or business contexts such as insurance, packaging, or shipping ('breakage fee', 'breakage policy'). Rarely used conversationally. 'Break' is more common in everyday speech.

• Spanish: rotura - quebradura
• Portuguese (BR): quebra - dano (objeto)
• Portuguese (PT): quebra - dano (objeto)
• Chinese (Simplified): 破损 - 破裂
• Chinese (Traditional): 破損 - 破裂
• Hindi: टूटना - टूट-फूट
• Arabic: الكسر - التلف
• Bengali: ভাঙ্গা - ভাঙ্গাচুরা
• Russian: повреждение (от поломки) - бой (стекла, посуды)
• Japanese: 破損
• Vietnamese: sự vỡ - sự hư hỏng
• Korean: 파손 - 깨짐
• Turkish: kırılma - hasar
• Urdu: ٹوٹ پھوٹ
• Indonesian: kerusakan (karena pecah) - pecahan

Example Sentences

Please report any breakage to the manager.

basic

The store is not responsible for breakage during shipping.

basic

The insurance covers glass breakage.

basic

We had some breakage while unpacking the new dishes.

natural

Is there a breakage charge at this hotel if I accidentally drop a glass?

natural

Due to excessive breakage, they switched to plastic cups.

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