Fix Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈfɪks/

fiks

UK

/fˈɪks/

fiks

Definition

To repair something that is broken or not working; also used to mean to solve a problem or make something right.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Typical collocations: 'fix a car', 'fix the problem', 'fix dinner' (to prepare). In American English, can also mean 'to prepare' (food, drinks). Not to be confused with 'repair' (more formal, only for physical things), or 'solve' (only for problems).

• Spanish: arreglar - reparar - solucionar
• Portuguese (BR): consertar - arrumar - resolver
• Portuguese (PT): consertar - arranjar - resolver
• Chinese (Simplified): 修理 - 修復 - 解決
• Chinese (Traditional): 修理 - 修復 - 解決
• Hindi: ठीक करना - मरम्मत करना - हल करना
• Arabic: يصلح - يصلح (يحل مشكلة) - يعالج
• Bengali: মেরামত করা - ঠিক করা - প্রস্তুত করা (খাবার)
• Russian: чинить - исправлять - готовить (еду)
• Japanese: 直す - 修理する - 作る（料理）
• Vietnamese: sửa - khắc phục - chuẩn bị (thức ăn)
• Korean: 고치다 - 해결하다 - 준비하다(음식)
• Turkish: tamir etmek - düzeltmek - hazırlamak (yemek)
• Urdu: ٹھیک کرنا - مرمت کرنا - تیار کرنا (کھانا)
• Indonesian: memperbaiki - menyelesaikan - menyiapkan (makanan)

Example Sentences

Can you fix this chair?

basic

She fixed the broken window.

basic

We need to fix the problem soon.

basic

Did you fix your computer, or is it still acting up?

natural

Let me fix that for you!

natural

I'll fix us something to eat.

natural