die Waffe
Translation
weapon, arm, gun
Examples
Er trug eine versteckte Waffe.
He carried a hidden weapon.
Die Polizei fand die Waffe am Tatort.
The police found the weapon at the crime scene.
Grammar Patterns
to carry a weapon The soldier must carry a weapon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gewehr (rifle), Pistole (pistol); Antonyms: Schutz (protection), Schild (shield)
Etymology
From Old High German 'wāfan', related to the English word 'weapon'. They share a common root.
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to the English 'weapon'. Just remember the feminine article 'die'.