Defect in Tagalog

“Defect” in Tagalog translates to “depekto,” “kapintasan,” or “sira,” depending on the context. These terms refer to flaws, imperfections, or faults in objects, systems, or even character. Dive deeper below to explore synonyms, definitions, and practical examples of how “defect” is used in both English and Tagalog contexts.

[Words] = Defect

[Definition]:

• Defect /ˈdiːfɛkt/ or /dɪˈfɛkt/
• Noun: A shortcoming, imperfection, or lack in something or someone that makes it incomplete or faulty.
• Noun: A flaw or abnormality in a physical structure or system.
• Verb: To abandon one’s country or cause in favor of an opposing one (pronounced /dɪˈfɛkt/).

[Synonyms] = Depekto, Kapintasan, Sira, Kakulangan, Pagkakamali, Kasalanan (flaw/fault context)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The manufacturing process revealed a defect in the product’s design that needed immediate correction.
• Ex1_PH: Ang proseso ng paggawa ay nagpakita ng depekto sa disenyo ng produkto na nangangailangan ng agarang pagwawasto.
• Ex2_EN: He was born with a heart defect that required surgery during infancy.
• Ex2_PH: Siya ay ipinanganak na may depekto sa puso na nangangailangan ng operasyon noong sanggol pa.
• Ex3_EN: The inspector found several defects in the building’s foundation.
• Ex3_PH: Ang inspektora ay nakahanap ng ilang depekto sa pundasyon ng gusali.
• Ex4_EN: Every diamond has minor defects, but they don’t always affect its value.
• Ex4_PH: Ang bawat diyamante ay may maliliit na kapintasan, ngunit hindi palaging nakakaapekto sa halaga nito.
• Ex5_EN: The soldier chose to defect to the enemy side during the war.
• Ex5_PH: Ang sundalo ay pumili na tumakas sa panig ng kaaway sa panahon ng digmaan.