reparieren
Translation
to repair, to fix, to mend
Examples
Kannst du mein Fahrrad reparieren?
Can you repair my bicycle?
Der Mechaniker repariert das Auto.
The mechanic is repairing the car.
Ich muss meine Uhr reparieren lassen.
I need to have my watch repaired.
Grammar Patterns
to repair ((sth.)) to repair sth. I am repairing the broken chair.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flicken, ausbessern; Antonyms: kaputtmachen, zerstören
Etymology
From Latin 'reparare' (to prepare again), from 're-' (again) + 'parare' (to make ready).
Memory Tips
It sounds and looks very similar to the English word 'repair'. This is an easy one to remember.