depektibo
depektíbo with stress marks
defective
Usage Note
Depektibo, from Spanish defectivo, describes something with flaws, malfunctions, or deficiencies — a defective product, a faulty argument, or an impaired system. It is used in consumer complaints, technical assessments, and casual speech when something simply fails to work properly.
Examples
" Depektibo ang bagong telepono. "
Natural Translation
The new phone is defective.
Literal Translation
Defective the new phone.
" Ang nabili kong relo ay depektibo. "
Natural Translation
The watch I bought is defective.
Literal Translation
The bought my-that watch is defective.
" Ibabalik ko sana ang gamit, ngunit hindi nila tinanggap kahit malinaw namang depektibo ito mula nang binili. "
Natural Translation
I was going to return the item, but they wouldn't accept it even though it was clearly defective from the moment it was bought.
Literal Translation
Will-return I hopefully the item, but not they accepted even-though clear anyway defective this from when bought.
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