die Rüstung
Translation
armour, armament, scaffolding
Examples
Der Ritter trug eine schwere Rüstung.
The knight wore heavy armour.
Das Land investiert viel in die Rüstung.
The country invests a lot in armament.
Die Rüstung am Gebäude wird bald abgebaut.
The scaffolding on the building will be dismantled soon.
Grammar Patterns
((to wear)) ((armour)) to wear armour The knight wore heavy armour.
((to invest)) ((in armament)) to invest in armament The country invests a lot in armament.
Similar Words
Synonyms: armour, armament, scaffolding; Antonyms: Abrüstung (disarmament)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'rüstunge', related to 'rüsten' (to prepare, to equip).
Memory Tips
Think of 'rüsten' as 'to get ready'. You get ready for battle with 'Rüstung' (armour), or ready for construction with 'Rüstung' (scaffolding).