vermummt
Translation
masked, muffled up, hooded
Examples
Der Dieb war komplett vermummt.
The thief was completely masked.
Sie ging vermummt in Schal und Mütze nach draußen.
She went outside muffled up in a scarf and hat.
Grammar Patterns
to be masked Die Täter waren vermummt.
muffled up in ((sth. dat.)) Er war in einen dicken Mantel vermummt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: maskiert, verhüllt; Antonyms: unverhüllt, erkennbar
Etymology
From 'Mumme' (mask, disguise). The prefix 'ver-' indicates covering or changing. So, to cover with a mask.
Memory Tips
Think of an Egyptian 'mummy' (German: Mumie), which is all wrapped up and covered. 'Vermummt' is similar, being wrapped up to hide one's face.