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armament
The totality of weapons and related equipment that a person, military unit, or vehicle has.
Die Bewaffnung des neuen Kampfpanzers besteht aus einer Kanone und zwei Maschinengewehren.
The armament of the new battle tank consists of a cannon and two machine guns.
The word is derived from the verb 'bewaffnen' (to arm), which in turn goes back to 'die Waffe' (weapon). The ending '-ung' turns the action of arming into a noun.
Es ist verboten, sich ohne Erlaubnis zu bewaffnen.
It is forbidden to arm yourself without permission.
You can tell from the verb whether the equipment (m01) or the process (m02) is meant. Verbs like 'besteht aus' (consists of) or 'umfasst' (includes) point to the equipment, while verbs like 'dauert' (takes/lasts) or 'beginnt' (begins) describe the process.
Die Bewaffnung der Leibwächter besteht aus Pistolen und Abwehrsprays.
The bodyguards' armament consists of pistols and defensive sprays.
The word 'Bewaffnung' (armament/arming) is mainly used in official contexts, for example in the military, the police, news reports, or historical texts.
Der Bericht analysiert die Bewaffnung verschiedener Armeen.
The report analyzes the armament of various armies.
weapon
'die Waffe' and 'die Bewaffnung' are both connected with weapons, but they do not mean the same thing. 'Eine Waffe' is a single object, for example a knife or a rifle. 'Die Bewaffnung' means the complete set of weapons and equipment, or the process of equipping someone or something with weapons. The word often fits when talking about the police, the military, vehicles, or groups. There is a risk of confusion because the two words sound similar and belong to the same topic. If you mean a single object, 'Waffe' is correct; if you mean the overall equipment or the act of equipping with weapons, 'Bewaffnung' fits.
Die Bewaffnung des Fahrzeugs wurde vor dem Einsatz genau geprüft.
The vehicle's armament was carefully checked before the operation.
Der Polizist nahm dem Mann die Waffe ab.
The police officer took the weapon away from the man.