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engine trouble

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

problems occurring with an engine or motor, especially with that of a motor car

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: motorpech — problems occurring with an engine or motor
  • Dutch: motorpanne — problems occurring with an engine or motor
  • Finnish: moottorivika — problems occurring with an engine or motor
  • French: panne — problems occurring with an engine or motor
  • Interlingua: panna del motor — problems occurring with an engine or motor
  • Manx: anghleashey — problems occurring with an engine or motor
  • Portuguese: pane do motor — problems occurring with an engine or motor
  • Romanian: pană de motor — problems occurring with an engine or motor