rüsten
Translation
to arm, to equip, to prepare
Examples
Wir müssen uns für den Winter rüsten.
We have to prepare for the winter.
Er rüstet sein Fahrrad mit neuen Lichtern.
He is equipping his bike with new lights.
Die Armee rüstet sich gegen den Feind.
The army is arming itself against the enemy.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((für+4)) rüsten to prepare oneself for sth. We have to prepare for the winter.
((et4)) ((mit+3)) rüsten to equip sth. with sth. He is equipping his bike with new lights.
sich ((gegen+4)) rüsten to arm oneself against sth. The army is arming itself against the enemy.
Similar Words
vorbereiten (to prepare), ausstatten (to equip)
Etymology
From Old High German 'rusten' (to prepare, equip).
Memory Tips
Think of a knight putting on his 'Rüstung' (armor) to 'rüsten' (prepare/arm) for a joust.