toto
wiped out / broken
Colloquial for completely exhausted, worn out, or no longer functioning.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Marathon war ich abends völlig toto.
After the marathon, I was completely wiped out that evening.
der Toto
wiped out / broken
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Colloquial expression
'Toto' (wiped out/broken) is a colloquial word and is often used in informal conversations. It derives from the French word 'total', which explains the meaning 'völlig' (completely) or 'ganz' (entirely).
EXAMPLE
Nach der langen Wanderung waren wir alle ganz toto.
After the long hike, we were all completely wiped out.
Used only predicatively
This adjective is used almost exclusively predicatively, that is, after a verb like 'sein' (to be). Using it directly before a noun, e.g. 'ein totoes Gerät' (a broken device), is very unusual.
EXAMPLE
Mein alter Laptop ist leider komplett toto.
Unfortunately, my old laptop is completely broken.
Typical intensifiers
To emphasize total exhaustion or complete malfunction, 'toto' (wiped out/broken) is often combined with adverbs such as 'völlig' (completely), 'komplett' (completely), or 'ganz' (entirely).
EXAMPLE
Nach zwölf Stunden Arbeit fühle ich mich völlig toto.
After twelve hours of work, I feel completely wiped out.
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