rollator
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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.
