die Gerätschaft
Translation
equipment, gear, implements, paraphernalia
Examples
Die Feuerwehr brachte schwere Gerätschaften mit.
The fire brigade brought heavy equipment.
Für die Landwirtschaft braucht man viele Gerätschaften.
You need a lot of implements for agriculture.
Grammar Patterns
heavy equipment ((et4)) The workers use heavy equipment.
agricultural implements ((et4)) The farmer is repairing his implements.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Ausrüstung (equipment), das Zubehör (accessories), das Werkzeug (tools)
Etymology
A combination of 'Gerät' (device) and the suffix '-schaft', which denotes a collective or a state. So, 'Gerätschaft' is a collection of devices/equipment.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'shipment' ('-schaft' sounds a bit like ship) full of 'Geräte' (devices).