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die Panne (-n)
   (mechanical) breakdown, malfunction, (technical) difficulties; hitch, screw-up, slip, trouble; (Reifenpanne) blow-out, flat tire, puncture

Nun bleibt nur noch, über Patzer, Pannen und Outfit-Desaster zu sprechen.
Now the only thing left to talk about is goofs, screw-ups, and outfit disasters.
Er hatte eine Reifenpanne.
He had a flat tire.
Uns ist eine Panne passiert.
We goofed/slipped up.

Related Words:
der Pannendienst emergency breakdown service
der Pannenkoffer emergency tool kit
die Reifenpanne flat tire, blow-out, puncture
der Reifen tire
der Zusammenbruch breakdown, collapse (commun., med., mental, physical)

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