English–German
“arm oneself” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈvafnən/
Example
Die Rebellen bewaffnen sich mit einfachen Waffen.
The rebels are arming themselves with simple weapons.
How to say “arm oneself” in German
“Arm oneself” in German is bewaffnen.
A person gains weapons and becomes ready to attack or defend.
Example sentences with bewaffnen
Die Miliz bewaffnet neue Rekruten.
The militia arms new recruits.
Tips for using bewaffnen
- The reflexive form commonly uses mit plus the dative, as in sich mit Waffen bewaffnen.