der Zustand
Translation
condition, state, status
Examples
Das Auto ist in gutem Zustand.
The car is in good condition.
Der Zustand des Patienten ist stabil.
The patient's condition is stable.
Sie war in einem schrecklichen Zustand.
She was in a terrible state.
Grammar Patterns
in ((good/bad)) Zustand sein to be in (good/bad) condition The house is in very good condition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Lage (situation), die Verfassung (constitution, condition), die Kondition (condition)
Etymology
From 'zu-' (to, at) and 'Stand' (stand, state). Literally 'the state at which something stands'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'state' something 'stands in'. 'Zu' (to/at) + 'Stand' (stand).