mein ei ist defekt

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mein ei ist defekt

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German lesson I:
"defekt" is usually only used in conjunction with technical devices, machines etc. For example:

"Mein PC ist defekt"

For silmple items you use "beschädigt" (if it's not completely broken), or "kaputt", if it's completely wrecked.

So: "Mein Ei ist kaputt"

btw: "Ei" is used in german as "nut" in english, so if you'd say "Meine Eier sind kaputt" you may get pityful glimpses.

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But first learn when to use capital letters.
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