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my computer was broken down vs my computer has broken down

Both sentences are grammatically correct, but 'My computer was broken down' is used to describe the state of the computer in the past, while 'My computer has broken down' is used to indicate that the computer recently stopped working. The choice depends on the timing of the event being described.

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Last updated: November 05, 2024 • 11962 views

my computer was broken down

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe the state of the computer in the past.

This phrase is used to indicate that the computer was not functioning properly at some point in the past.

Examples:

My computer was broken down last week, but I got it fixed.
I couldn't finish my work because my computer was broken down.
When I tried to turn on my computer, it was broken down.
The technician explained why my computer was broken down.
After my computer was broken down, I had to use my phone for work.

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Last updated: November 15, 2024

Sep 10, 2013 ... I installed this version before, but unfortunately my computer was broken down. I would like to reinstall this version in my computer again ...
Jul 14, 2023 ... I am using HMRC software for my DPNI scheme. My computer was broken down in May and got repaired in June. I have submitted FPS for June (Month 3) but I couldn' ...
Jun 28, 2016 ... My computer was broken down and I need to reinstall the Sage 50 2014. I was unable to open my file since the version was not the latest, ...
Feb 16, 2004 ... My computer was broken down yesterday. (X). '어제 컴퓨터가 고장났어요.' 컴퓨터가 고장난 것과 파괴된 것은 큰 차이가 있는데, 이 말대로 이해 ...
Apr 22, 2022 ... My computer was broken down and I was ready to walk out the door. He proceeds to yell and insult me for not letting him graduate, that he'll ...
Apr 22, 2024 ... @Richard: sorry, my computer was broken down and Heroes3 games in it was deleted, so I can't answer you now. Please wait, I will fix ...
Jul 24, 2024 ... I am now installing AutoCAD 2014 for maya 2014. I installed this version before, but unfortunately my computer was broken down. I would like to ...
My computer was broken down at the time I nominated this so I did not have access to any of the tools to check lengths accurately. My review activity is ...
Aug 11, 2021 ... A: My computer was broken down two weeks ago. B: Has it been fixed? A: No, it hasn't been fixed yet. 5. Listen and practise Read the ...

Alternatives:

My computer broke down
My computer had broken down
My computer was not working
My computer malfunctioned
My computer was out of order

my computer has broken down

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the computer recently stopped working.

This phrase is used to describe the current state of the computer, indicating that it has recently stopped working.

Examples:

I can't use my computer right now because it has broken down.
My computer has broken down, and I need to get it repaired.
Since my computer has broken down, I've been using my tablet.
The IT department is aware that my computer has broken down.
Do you know why my computer has broken down?

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Last updated: November 15, 2024

Oct 31, 2007 ... If I heard "My computer has broken down", I would think that phrase acceptable because there are so many components of a computer that could " ...
May 25, 2023 ... My computer has broken down so I only have my iPad for internet access and computer stuff. When I logged into a game on roll20 through the ...
Apr 25, 2018 ... My computer has broken down and is out for repair, in order to finish some work I would have to deactivate my Trados licence and reactivate ...
Jul 6, 2021 ... I find this answer serendipitous as my computer has broken down again;)) I will surely give a try to the solution you recommend. – Nerd951.
May 18, 2019 ... Unfortunately my computer has broken down recently, and I want to copy my files to another computer. However I can only roughly remember the ...
Feb 16, 2018 ... Over a year later, my computer has broken down and I need to reinstall windows. None of the repair options work - not even allowing me to ...
Feb 6, 2014 ... My computer has broken down :( so just some ink drawing for today... also a small update on my brothers pic before the comp went belly up ...
Aug 29, 2011 ... ... my computer has broken down But rest assured, I will continue to improve the themes when I get it back. Posted from my CrackBerry at ...
Jan 17, 2015 ... ... my computer has broken down so I can't get into the Raw files ... my computer has broken down so I can't get into the Raw files ...
6 days ago ... Im a developer too but my computer has broken down a few years ago. 0. Regular12's avatar · Regular12· now · Creator Dashboard ...

Alternatives:

My computer broke down
My computer stopped working
My computer is not functioning
My computer is out of order
My computer is malfunctioning

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