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 The perpetrators were masked.
muffled up in ((sth. dat.)) He was muffled up in a thick coat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: maskiert, verhüllt; Antonyms: unverhüllt, erkennbar
Etymology
From 'Mumme' (mask, disguise). The prefix 'ver-' indicates covering. So, to cover oneself up.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mummy' (German: Mumie). It's all wrapped up. 'Vermummt' is when a person is wrapped up in clothes, like a scarf or hood, to hide their face.