Rüstung

/ˈʁʏstʊŋ/
nounIntermediate
formal

Armor or protective gear worn by soldiers or knights, typically made of metal.

Die mittelalterliche Rüstung war aus Stahl gefertigt.

The medieval armor was made of steel.

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Often refers to historical or ceremonial armor.

formal

Military equipment, weapons, and supplies used by armed forces.

Die Regierung erhöhte die Ausgaben für die Rüstung.

The government increased spending on military equipment.

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In modern contexts, often used in political or military discussions.

Collocations

schwere Rüstungheavy armorRüstung tragento wear armorRüstungsindustriedefense industry

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Related Phrases

Rüstung tragenphrase
to wear armor
Rüstung aufstockenphrase
to increase military equipment

💡Pro Tip

Historical vs. Modern Use

In historical contexts, 'Rüstung' refers to armor, while in modern contexts, it often means military equipment.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Rüstung' as it is a noun in German.

📖Word Origin

From Middle High German 'rüstung', meaning 'equipment' or 'preparation'. Derived from the verb 'rüsten' (to equip).

📝Usage Notes

In modern German, 'Rüstung' can refer to both historical armor and modern military equipment. The context usually clarifies the meaning.

Word Breakdown

Rüst
to equip or prepare
root
+
-ung
noun-forming suffix
suffix
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