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How do you say "repair" in German?
reparieren
In German, "repair" is reparieren.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'reh-pa-REE-ren', stress on the last syllable, close to the English word.
Grammar notes
reparieren is a verb (infinitive form). Use it after modal verbs, or conjugate it to match the subject.
Example sentence
Er wird morgen das Dach reparieren.
He will repair the roof tomorrow.
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How to remember reparieren
Reparieren is a direct cognate of English 'repair', both borrowed from the same Latin root.
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Questions about reparieren
How do you say "repair" in German?
In German, "repair" is reparieren. It is a verb.
How is reparieren used in a sentence?
Use reparieren as you would use the equivalent verb in English. For example: Er wird morgen das Dach reparieren. (He will repair the roof tomorrow.).
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