🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Bewaffnet

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bəˈvaːfnɛt

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Armed/ɑːrmd/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Soldaten waren mit Gewehren bewaffnet."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Equipped with or carrying weapons.

    "The soldiers were armed with rifles and ready for deployment."
  2. 2

    Having the means or resources to defend oneself or attack.

    "The city was armed against potential threats with advanced surveillance systems."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'armed' originates from the Old English 'earmian', meaning to equip or furnish with weapons. It evolved through Middle English, where it was used to denote being equipped for battle or defense, reflecting the historical context of warfare and protection.

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