ADJECTIVE
kaputt/kaˈpʊt/broken; ruined; exhausted
kaputt is a German adjective that means broken, ruined, or exhausted. It is pronounced /kaˈpʊt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "kaputter" and "kaputtesten".
Definitions
1.broken, damaged, destroyed (of things)(objects)
a.not functioning; out of order
Mein Handy ist kaputt und funktioniert nicht mehr.—My phone is broken and doesn't work anymore.
2.exhausted, worn out (of people, colloquial)(people, informal)
a.completely tired or used up
Nach dem langen Lauf bin ich total kaputt.—After the long run, I am completely exhausted.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | kaputt |
|---|---|
| Comparative | kaputter |
| Superlative | kaputtesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kaputt" mean in English?
- "kaputt" means broken, ruined, or exhausted. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "kaputt"?
- "kaputt" is pronounced /kaˈpʊt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "kaputt"?
- The comparative of "kaputt" is "kaputter" and the superlative is "kaputtesten".
- What part of speech is "kaputt"?
- "kaputt" is a adjective in German.
