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armored
Fitted with a strong protective layer made of metal or another solid material, especially to protect against weapons or attacks.
Der gepanzerte Wagen brachte den Botschafter sicher zum Flughafen.
The armored vehicle brought the ambassador safely to the airport.
emotionally armored
Strongly shielded internally and not very open to feelings, criticism, or emotional hurt.
Nach vielen Enttäuschungen wirkte sie emotional völlig gepanzert.
After many disappointments, she seemed completely emotionally armored.
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“Gepanzert” (armored) is the participle of the verb “panzern” (to armor) and belongs to the word family of “Panzer” (tank / armor). As an adjective, it describes an existing state; the protection can also be meant figuratively.
Die Türen des Gebäudes sind gepanzert.
The building's doors are armored.
Common collocations include “gepanzerte Fahrzeuge” (armored vehicles), “gepanzerte Transporter” (armored vans), and “gepanzerte Limousinen” (armored limousines). You will come across these word groups especially in reports about the military, police, and personal protection.
Vor der Botschaft standen zwei gepanzerte Limousinen.
There were two armored limousines in front of the embassy.
In figurative usage, “gegen” (against) with the accusative can indicate what someone is protecting themselves from internally. A typical expression is “gegen Kritik gepanzert sein” (to be emotionally armored against criticism).
Nach Jahren in der Politik ist sie gegen persönliche Kritik gut gepanzert.
After years in politics, she is well armored against personal criticism.
