Repair Cafe

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpɛr ˈkæˌfeɪ/

Definitions of repair cafe

noun a place where people can bring broken items to be fixed by volunteers or professionals

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a repair cafe to fix my broken lamp.

A2 At the repair cafe, they were able to repair my old radio.

B1 The repair cafe offers workshops on how to fix common household items.

B2 I volunteered at the repair cafe to help others learn how to repair their electronics.

C1 The repair cafe has become a popular community hub for sustainable living practices.

C2 The repair cafe not only fixes items but also teaches people how to repair things themselves.

Examples of repair cafe in a Sentence

formal The repair cafe is a community space where people can bring in broken items to be fixed by volunteers.

informal I heard there's a repair cafe down the street where you can get your old stuff fixed for free.

slang Let's hit up the repair cafe and see if they can work their magic on this busted toaster.

figurative The repair cafe serves as a hub for not just fixing material objects, but also for repairing relationships within the community.

Grammatical Forms of repair cafe

• plural: repair cafes
• comparative: more repair cafe
• superlative: most repair cafe
• present tense: repair cafe
• future tense: will repair cafe
• perfect tense: has repaired cafe
• continuous tense: is repairing cafe
• singular: repair cafe
• positive degree: repair cafe
• infinitive: to repair cafe
• gerund: repairing cafe
• participle: repaired cafe

Origin and Evolution of repair cafe

First Known Use: 2009 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The concept of repair cafes originated in the Netherlands in 2009 as a response to the growing issue of electronic waste and the throwaway culture.

Evolution of the word: The term 'repair cafe' has evolved to encompass not just electronic repairs but also various other types of repairs such as clothing, appliances, and furniture, promoting sustainability and community engagement.