kaputtgegangen
Kaputtgegangen is the past participle form of the German verb kaputtgehen, meaning to go broken or to break down. It describes something that has ceased to function or has been damaged. The expression is used for machines, devices, and other tangible objects, but can also be used metaphorically for plans, schemes, or relationships that have collapsed.
Formation and grammar: kaputtgehen is a separable verb. In present tense you would say, for example, "Der
Etymology and meaning: The adjective kaputt means broken or ruined. The exact origin of kaputt is uncertain,
Usage notes: Kaputtgegangen tends to be informal or colloquial and is common in everyday speech. For formal