die Ritterrüstung
Translation
suit of armour, knight's armour
Examples
Im Museum steht eine alte Ritterrüstung.
There is an old suit of armour in the museum.
Die Ritterrüstung schützte den ganzen Körper.
The suit of armour protected the entire body.
Grammar Patterns
eine Ritterrüstung tragen ((sth.acc)) to wear a suit of armour The knight wore a heavy suit of armour.
Similar Words
Harnisch (harness/armour), Panzer (armour plating)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Ritter' (knight) and 'Rüstung' (armour).
Memory Tips
Break the word in two: 'Ritter' is a knight, and 'Rüstung' is armour. It literally means 'knight's armour'.