repairing
word · lemma: repair
Definition
The act of fixing something that is broken or not working properly.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common with objects: 'repairing a car', 'repairing shoes'. Also used with abstract things: 'repairing a relationship'. Often confused with 'fixing', which is more informal.
Spanish: reparando - arreglandoPortuguese (BR): consertando - reparandoPortuguese (PT): a reparar - a consertarChinese (Simplified): 修理 - 修复Chinese (Traditional): 修理 - 修復Hindi: मरम्मत कर रहा/रही है - ठीक कर रहा/रही हैArabic: يُصلِح - يُرمِّمBengali: মেরামত করা - ঠিক করাRussian: ремонт - починкаJapanese: 修理Vietnamese: sửa chữaKorean: 수리Turkish: tamir - onarımUrdu: مرمت کرنا - ٹھیک کرناIndonesian: memperbaiki
Example Sentences
The workers are repairing the road.
basic
She is repairing her broken glasses.
basic
He is repairing his bicycle after school.
basic
I've been repairing old furniture in my garage all weekend.
natural
They're repairing the relationship after their big argument.
natural
My phone stopped working, so I'm repairing it myself.
natural