malfunction
intermediateB2/mælˈfʌŋkʃən/ · mal-func-tion
A failure to function properly.
Meanings
A failure to function properly.
ٹھیک سے کام نہ کرنے کی حالت
خرابی
kharabi
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- equipment malfunction
- system malfunction
- malfunction indicator
Example Sentences
The aircraft experienced a malfunction during takeoff.
ہوائی جہاز نے اڑان بھرنے کے دوران خرابی کا سامنا کیا۔
Hawaai jahaz ne udaan bharne ke doran kharabi ka samna kiya.
There was a malfunction in the computer system.
کمپیوٹر کے نظام میں خرابی پیدا ہوئی۔
Computer ke nizam mein kharabi paida hui.
We need to resolve the malfunction before the deadline.
ہمیں آخری تاریخ سے پہلے خرابی کو حل کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔
Humein aakhri tareekh se pehle kharabi ko hal karne ki zaroorat hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'mal' as 'bad' and 'function' as doing a job, so a malfunction is a bad job.
Imagine a machine with a warning light indicating it’s not working properly.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خرابی کا حل خود دیکھنا پڑتا ہے
Kharabi ka hal khud dekhna parta hai
One must find a solution to the malfunction oneself.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "malfunctionem" — bad function
First known use: early 20th century
The word 'malfunction' has entered English from French and Latin roots, where 'mal-' signifies 'bad' and 'function' relates to performing a task.