2bro·ken 
/ˈbroʊkən/ adjective
/ˈbroʊkən/ adjective 1 : separated into parts or pieces by being hit, damaged, etc.
▪ The street was covered with broken glass. ▪ a broken [=cracked] mirror ▪ a broken bone ▪ a broken leg/arm [=a leg/arm that has a broken bone] 2 : not working properly
▪ a broken camera 3 : not kept or honored
▪ a broken promise 4 : without hope or strength because of having suffered very much
▪ a broken spirit ▪ The failure of his business left him a broken man. ▪ a broken heart 5 : spoken with many mistakes : not fluent
▪ He spoke (in) broken English. 6 — used to describe a relationship (such as a marriage) that has ended ▪ a broken marriage/engagement ▪ a broken family [=a family in which the parents have divorced] ▪ children from broken homes [=children whose parents are divorced]
▪ The street was covered with broken glass. ▪ a broken [=cracked] mirror ▪ a broken bone ▪ a broken leg/arm [=a leg/arm that has a broken bone]
▪ a broken camera
▪ a broken promise
▪ a broken spirit ▪ The failure of his business left him a broken man. ▪ a broken heart
▪ He spoke (in) broken English.
