die Gerätschaft
Translation
equipment, gear, implements, apparatuses
Examples
Die Feuerwehr brachte schwere Gerätschaften mit.
The fire department 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
Composed of 'Gerät' (device) and the collective suffix '-schaft'. It literally means a collection of devices or equipment.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-schaft' is like '-ship' in English (friendship). Think of a 'ship' loaded with 'Geräte' (gear).