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How to Say ‘My mother can't walk very well anymore.’ in German

Meine Mutter ist nicht mehr so gut zu Fuß.

migh-neh MOO-ter ist nicht mehr zo goot tsoo foos

[migh-neh MOO-ter ist nicht mehr zo goot tsoo foos]

Phrase Breakdown

Meine Mutter ist

migh-neh MOO-ter ist

My mother is

'Mutter' is feminine, so the possessive is 'meine'. Say the 'u' short.

Example

Meine Mutter ist Ärztin.

My mother is a doctor.

Words in this phrase

Meine

[migh-neh]

Belonging to or associated with the speaker.

Example

Ich mache meine Runden jeden Morgen.

I do my rounds every morning.

Mutter

[MOO-ter]

mother

One's female parent.

Example

Meine Mutter kocht gern.

My mother likes to cook.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

nicht mehr so gut zu Fuß.

nicht mehr zo goot tsoo foos

not so good at walking anymore.

This is a polite idiom for limited mobility.

Example

Mein Opa ist nicht mehr so gut zu Fuß.

My grandpa can't walk so well anymore.

Words in this phrase

nicht

[nicht]

not

Used to negate a sentence.

Example

Dieses Angebot gibt's nicht mehr.

This offer no longer exists.

mehr

[mehr]

anymore

Used to indicate that something no longer occurs.

Example

Das alte Kino gibt's nicht mehr.

The old cinema is no longer there.

[zo]

Used to refer to something just mentioned; like that.

Example

Ich fühle mich so müde.

I feel so tired.

gut

[goot]

well

Adverb used to say something works nicely or suitably.

Example

Mittwoch passt gut für mich.

Wednesday works well for me.

[tsoo]

on (foot)

Part of 'zu Fuß', meaning on foot / walking.

Example

Wir gehen zu Fuß.

We're walking.

Fuß

[foos]

foot

'Gut zu Fuß sein' means being able to walk well.

Example

Mein Fuß tut weh.

My foot hurts.

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