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to be prepared
To be prepared and equipped for a challenge, a difficult situation, or a danger. It can refer both to material equipment and to mental or emotional preparedness.
Mit warmer Kleidung und Proviant waren wir für die lange Wanderung gut gewappnet.
With warm clothing and provisions, we were well prepared for the long hike.
'Gewappnet' (prepared/armed) comes from the old verb 'wappnen' (to arm/equip), which means "to equip with weapons or armor." Today it is mostly used metaphorically for "well prepared."
Er fühlte sich für die schwierige Verhandlung gut gewappnet.
He felt well prepared for the difficult negotiation.
'Gewappnet' (prepared) is almost always used with the verb 'sein' (to be). The challenge one is prepared for is expressed with the prepositions 'für' (for) or 'gegen' (against) + accusative.
Wir sind für den Sturm gut gewappnet.
We are well prepared for the storm.
People are often 'für die Zukunft' (for the future), 'für den Notfall' (for an emergency), or 'für alle Eventualitäten' (for all eventualities) gewappnet. The combinations 'gegen Kritik' (against criticism) or 'gegen Angriffe' (against attacks) are also common.
Mit einem Notgroschen ist man für unerwartete Ausgaben finanziell gewappnet.
With an emergency fund, you are financially prepared for unexpected expenses.
ready
Bereit and gewappnet can both show that someone is able to face a challenge. Bereit can also refer to simple readiness or willingness, while gewappnet additionally emphasizes thorough preparation for difficulties or dangers. Use bereit in general and gewappnet when the necessary equipment or inner preparation is important.
Nach dem Training ist Lea für die schwierige Aufgabe gut gewappnet.
After the training, Lea is well prepared for the difficult task.
Lea ist bereit, die schwierige Aufgabe sofort zu übernehmen.
Lea is ready to take on the difficult task immediately.
