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furnishings / equipment
The complete set of objects, furniture, and devices with which a room, vehicle, or building is equipped.
Die Wohnung hat eine moderne Ausstattung mit Einbauküche und Parkettboden.
The apartment has modern furnishings with a built-in kitchen and parquet flooring.
'Ausstattung' (equipment/furnishings) is derived from the verb 'ausstatten' (to equip). The ending '-ung' makes it a feminine noun, hence 'die Ausstattung'.
Der Veranstalter hat den Raum mit moderner Technik ausgestattet.
The organizer equipped the room with modern technology.
The context helps identify the meaning: with rooms and buildings, it refers to furniture (m01). With products such as cars, it refers to technical features (m02). With institutions, it often refers to finances (m03). In theater or film, it refers to the stage design (m04).
Die Grundausstattung des Laptops ist für den Preis sehr gut.
The laptop's basic features are very good for the price.
When referring to rooms or buildings, 'Ausstattung' (furnishings/equipment) is often combined with adjectives such as 'modern' (modern), 'hochwertig' (high-quality), 'einfach' (simple), or 'komplett' (complete).
Das Hotelzimmer hatte eine sehr luxuriöse Ausstattung.
The hotel room had very luxurious furnishings.
In connection with products, especially cars, the words 'Serienausstattung' (standard features) and 'Sonderausstattung' (optional features) are very common.
Ein Schiebedach gehört bei diesem Modell zur Sonderausstattung.
A sunroof is an optional feature on this model.
In the context of theater, opera, or film, 'Ausstattung' (production design) is a technical term that covers the entire visual design of a production, meaning sets, costumes, and props.
Für die Ausstattung des historischen Films war ein großes Team verantwortlich.
A large team was responsible for the production design of the historical film.
technology / technique
'die Technik' and 'die Ausstattung' can both fit when talking about devices or features in a room, vehicle, or product. However, 'die Technik' refers only to the technical part, meaning devices, installations, or systems. 'die Ausstattung' is broader: it also includes furniture, objects, comfort, and special features. They can be confused when a room or car has many devices. If you are only talking about technical equipment, 'Technik' is more precise. If you mean everything that is available, 'Ausstattung' fits better.
Frau Klein lobt die Ausstattung der neuen Wohnung, besonders die Küche und die großen Schränke.
Mrs. Klein praises the features of the new apartment, especially the kitchen and the large cabinets.
In diesem Klassenraum funktioniert die Technik für die Präsentation nicht richtig.
In this classroom, the technical equipment for the presentation is not working properly.