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ausstatten

equip

verb OWS-shtah-ten Less Common

Also means

furnish

Usage Note

ausstatten is separable and usually pairs with mit plus the dative: ein Zimmer mit Möbeln ausstatten ('to furnish a room with furniture'). The related noun Ausstattung means equipment, furnishings, or a film's set design.

Examples

"Sie statten das Büro modern aus."

Natural Translation

They equip the office in a modern way.

Literal Translation

They equip the office modern [prefix].

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