German word

Arsenal

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁzeˈnaːl/

Meaning

  • neuter nounarmory

Example

Nach dem Angriff waren alle Arsenale leer.

All the armories were empty after the attack.

Illustration for Arsenal (armory)

More examples

Die Regierung stellte ein Arsenal an Maßnahmen gegen die Krise vor.

The government presented an arsenal of measures against the crisis.

Core concept

A secured storehouse where weapons and ammunition stand ready for use.

Common phrases

  • ein Arsenal an Maßnahmen

    an arsenal of measures

  • ein Arsenal an Argumenten

    an arsenal of arguments

  • staatliches Arsenal

    state arsenal

Similar words

Waffenkammer: A room or building used to store weapons and armor.
Waffenlager: A warehouse or facility where an army or organization stores weapons.
Waffendepot: A warehouse or base holding weapons and ammunition for later supply.
Munition: Bullets, shells, and explosives used for firing or detonation.

Definition in German

Großes Lager für Waffen und Munition.

Word origin

German Arsenal came through Italian arsenale from Arabic dar al-sina'a, meaning a house of manufacture or workshop.

Usage tips

  • Arsenal is neuter, so the forms are das Arsenal, des Arsenals, and die Arsenale.

Other meanings

  • arsenalnoun

Opposites

  • Abrüstungdisarmamentnoun

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