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nounnoun

das Wettrüsten

arms race

Wettrüsten is a German word that means "arms race" in English. It is derived from the combination of the words "Wett" (competition) and "Rüsten" (to arm). Other German words with similar meanings include "Rüstungswettlauf" and "Aufrüstung". Related words with the same origin include "Rüstung" (armament) and "rüsten" (to arm or equip).

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Examples

Die beiden Länder befinden sich in einem gefährlichen Wettrüsten.noun

The two countries are engaged in a dangerous arms race.

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