equipment / furnishings
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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.
features / equipment
The complete set of features or functions that a product or service offers. Often used in the plural.
Zur Serienausstattung des Autos gehören Klimaanlage und Navigationssystem.
The car's standard features include air conditioning and a navigation system.
endowment / funding
The provision of financial or material resources for a person or institution.
Die Stiftung erhielt eine großzügige Ausstattung, um ihre Forschungsarbeit fortzusetzen.
The foundation received a generous endowment to continue its research work.
production design
In theater or film, the design of sets, costumes, and props for a production.
Die opulente Ausstattung der Operninszenierung wurde vom Publikum gelobt.
The opulent production design of the opera staging was praised by the audience.
'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.
furnishings / institution / setup
Both words refer to objects in a room. „Einrichtung“ mainly means the specific interior furnishings and how they work together, while „Ausstattung“ focuses more on the objects and devices available as part of the room’s inventory. Use „Einrichtung“ for the room’s design and „Ausstattung“ for what it is equipped with.
Die Ausstattung des Wohnzimmers umfasst neben den Möbeln auch eine Lampe und einen Fernseher.
The living room’s furnishings and equipment include not only furniture but also a lamp and a television.
Die Einrichtung des Wohnzimmers wirkt durch die hellen Möbel und Teppiche sehr harmonisch.
The living room’s furnishings look very harmonious thanks to the light-colored furniture and rugs.
