die Rüstung
Translation
armor, armament, scaffolding
Examples
Der Ritter trug eine schwere Rüstung.
The knight wore heavy armor.
Das Land investiert viel in die Rüstung.
The country invests a lot in armament.
Die Rüstung am Gebäude wird bald abgebaut.
The scaffolding on the building will be dismantled soon.
Grammar Patterns
((to wear)) ((armor)) to wear armor The knight wore heavy armor.
((to invest)) ((in armament)) to invest in armament The country invests a lot in armament.
Similar Words
Synonyms: armor, armament, scaffolding; Antonyms: Abrüstung (disarmament)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'rüstunge', related to 'rüsten' (to prepare, to equip).
Memory Tips
Connect 'Rüstung' to the idea of 'rusting' armor to remember the historical meaning. For the other meanings, think of 'equipping' for war or construction.