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How to Say ‘Not so steady on her feet anymore’ in German

Nicht mehr so gut zu Fuß

nicht mehr zo goot tsoo foos

[nicht mehr zo goot tsoo foos]

💬 Usage Tip: gut zu Fuß sein is a fixed expression, literally "to be good on foot". nicht mehr means "no longer".

Phrase Breakdown

Nicht mehr

nicht mehr

No longer

'nicht mehr' means 'not anymore'. The 'ch' in 'nicht' is soft, like a hiss.

Example

Ich rauche nicht mehr.

I don't smoke 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.

so gut zu Fuß

zo goot tsoo foos

so good on foot

'gut zu Fuß sein' is an idiom meaning 'to walk well'. Say 'ß' like 'ss'.

Example

Er ist gut zu Fuß.

He gets around well on foot.

Words in this phrase

[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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