repairman
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Definition
A man whose job is to fix machines, appliances, or equipment when they are broken or not working properly.
Usage & Nuances
'Repairman' is a general, slightly old-fashioned term; more gender-neutral options include 'repair person' or 'technician'. Use for someone who fixes things professionally, especially home or office equipment. Not used for major automotive repairs or construction jobs.
Spanish: reparador - técnico (masculino)Portuguese (BR): reparador - técnico (masculino)Portuguese (PT): reparador - técnico (masculino)Chinese (Simplified): 修理工（男）Chinese (Traditional): 修理工（男）Hindi: मरम्मत करनेवाला (पुरुष)Arabic: عامل صيانة (ذكر) - فني (ذكر)Bengali: মেকানিক - মেরামতকারি (পুরুষ)Russian: ремонтник - мастер по ремонтуJapanese: 修理工 - 修理屋Vietnamese: thợ sửa chữa - thợ sửa (nam)Korean: 수리공Turkish: tamirciUrdu: مرمت کرنے والا (مرد) - مکینکIndonesian: tukang reparasi - montir
Example Sentences
The oven is broken, so we need a repairman.
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Our internet stopped working, but luckily the repairman arrived quickly.
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Do you know a good repairman for small appliances?
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The repairman said it would take two days to get the part we need.
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The repairman fixed our washing machine yesterday.
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A repairman came to check the air conditioner.
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