Mender: meaning, definitions and examples
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mender
[ ˈmɛndər ]
repair
A person or thing that mends, repairs, or restores
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He is a skilled mender and can fix anything.
- The mender quickly repaired the torn fabric.
- She works as a mender in a local tailor shop.
psychology
A person who helps others in resolving emotional or psychological issues
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She sought the advice of a professional mender to work through her trauma.
- The therapist acted as a mender for the broken relationships within the family.
Translations
Translations of the word "mender" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reparador
🇮🇳 मरम्मत करने वाला
🇩🇪 Reparateur
🇮🇩 tukang perbaikan
🇺🇦 ремонтник
🇵🇱 naprawiacz
🇯🇵 修理人 (しゅうりにん)
🇫🇷 réparateur
🇪🇸 reparador
🇹🇷 tamirci
🇰🇷 수리공 (修理工)
🇸🇦 مصلح
🇨🇿 opravář
🇸🇰 opravár
🇨🇳 修理者 (修理者)
🇸🇮 popravljalec
🇮🇸 viðgerðarmaður
🇰🇿 жөндеуші
🇬🇪 შემკეთებელი
🇦🇿 təmirçi
🇲🇽 reparador
Word origin
The word 'mender' originates from the Middle English 'menden', which means 'to repair'. It has evolved over time to encompass not only physical repair but also emotional or psychological healing. The concept of mending has been integral to human society, as people have always sought to fix what is broken, whether it be objects, relationships, or inner turmoil. The role of a mender is crucial in maintaining the balance and well-being of individuals and communities.
See also: mend, mendable, mended, mendicancy, mending.