getarnt
camouflaged
Altered or covered so that its true shape or identity cannot be recognized.
EXAMPLE
Der Soldat lag gut getarnt im Gebüsch.
The soldier lay well camouflaged in the bushes.
getarnt
camouflaged / disguised
getarnt – getarnter – am getarntesten
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Meanings
getarnt
disguised
Presented or concealed in such a way that its real purpose or character is not immediately recognizable.
EXAMPLE
Die angebliche Beratung war in Wahrheit getarnte Werbung.
The supposed consultation was actually disguised advertising.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry getarnt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | getarnt |
|---|---|
| comparative | getarnter |
| superlative | am getarntesten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to getarnt.
Usage tips
Word family
'Getarnt' (camouflaged / disguised) is the participle of the verb 'tarnen' (to camouflage / disguise). As an adjective, it often comes after 'sein' (to be) or 'bleiben' (to remain) and then describes a state.
EXAMPLE
Die Kamera blieb gut getarnt zwischen den Ästen.
The camera remained well camouflaged among the branches.
Der Eingang ist so gut getarnt, dass man ihn von außen kaum erkennt.
The entrance is so well camouflaged that it can hardly be recognized from the outside.
Typical collocations
When referring to a concealed external appearance, words such as 'gut' (well), 'perfekt' (perfectly), or 'kaum' (barely) often come before 'getarnt' (camouflaged). 'Getarnt' commonly describes people, vehicles, devices, or observation posts.
EXAMPLE
Der Beobachtungsposten war im Wald perfekt getarnt.
The observation post was perfectly camouflaged in the forest.
Als construction
When the real purpose is concealed, the construction 'als … getarnt' (disguised as …) is often used. The phrase after 'als' (as) indicates what appearance something or someone gives.
EXAMPLE
Die E-Mail war als harmlose Umfrage getarnt.
The email was disguised as a harmless survey.
Der Laden war als kleines Café getarnt, diente aber als Treffpunkt für Schmuggler.
The store was disguised as a small café, but it served as a meeting place for smugglers.
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