bewaffnet
Translation
armed
Examples
Der Räuber war mit einem Messer bewaffnet.
The robber was armed with a knife.
Ein bewaffneter Konflikt brach aus.
An armed conflict broke out.
Grammar Patterns
((with sth.)) armed with sth. The police were armed with guns.
(attributive) an armed ... An armed robbery took place yesterday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gerüstet (equipped); Antonyms: unbewaffnet (unarmed), waffenlos (weaponless)
Etymology
Derived from 'be-' (prefix) + 'Waffe' (weapon) + '-t' (participle suffix). It signifies being furnished with a weapon.
Memory Tips
Notice the root 'Waffe' (weapon) in the middle of 'beWAFFnet'. It's a clear indicator of its meaning.