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ausgerüstet

equip · equipped

Mit allem Nötigen versehen oder bereit für eine Aufgabe oder Situation.

The German word "ausgerüstet" is the past participle of the verb "ausrüsten", which means "to equip" or "to outfit".

  • The word is made of:
    • "aus" (a prefix meaning "out" or "fully")
    • "rüsten" (to arm or to equip)

Meaning: Having been equipped or outfitted with necessary tools, equipment, or resources.

Similar words:

  • bestückt (furnished, equipped)
  • ausgestattet (provided, equipped)
  • bewaffnet (armed)

Difference:

  • "ausgerüstet" often emphasizes functional or practical equipment (e.g., gear for an expedition),
  • "bestückt" and "ausgestattet" can be broader, including furnishing or equipping with items not necessarily related to functionality,
  • "bewaffnet" specifically refers to being armed with weapons.

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Examples

Das Team war für die Expedition gut ausgerüstet.adjective

The team was well equipped for the expedition.

Sind alle Teilnehmer mit Wanderschuhen ausgerüstet?adjective

Are all participants equipped with hiking boots?

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