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rollator
A movable walking aid with wheels, brakes, and often also a seat, used by people with limited mobility for support and safety when walking.
Meine Großmutter nutzt einen Rollator, um sicher zum Einkaufen zu gelangen.
My grandmother uses a rollator to get to the shops safely.
The name 'Rollator' (rollator) is derived from the German verb 'rollen' (to roll). The ending '-ator' often refers to a device or machine. So a Rollator is literally a 'device that rolls.'
Dank des Rollators kann er wieder selbstständig spazieren gehen.
Thanks to the rollator, he can go for walks independently again.
Common verbs in connection with a rollator are 'benutzen' (to use), 'nutzen' (to use), 'brauchen' (to need), or 'gehen mit' (to walk with). These describe its function as an aid.
Seit seinem Sturz braucht mein Opa einen Rollator.
Since his fall, my grandpa has needed a rollator.
To express use, you use the preposition 'mit' (with), e.g. 'mit dem Rollator gehen' (to walk with the rollator). If someone supports themselves on it, you say 'sich auf dem Rollator stützen' (to support oneself on the rollator).
Er überquerte die Straße langsam mit seinem Rollator.
He crossed the street slowly with his rollator.
walker / rollator / fuller
'der Walker' and 'der Rollator' can refer to the same device: a walking aid on wheels, with brakes and often a seat. In this sense, the words are synonyms. 'Rollator' is very clear and natural in everyday language. 'Walker', however, can also mean a person who does walking as a sport, so the context has to be clear. If you are talking about a walking aid that provides more safety when walking, 'Rollator' is usually the clearer choice.
Im Bus macht Ben Platz, weil eine ältere Frau mit Rollator einsteigt.
On the bus, Ben makes room because an older woman with a rollator is getting on.
Nach der Operation benutzt Herr Kaya einen Walker, damit er sicher gehen kann.
After the operation, Mr. Kaya uses a walker so that he can walk safely.