German Word · Intermediate
Armbrust
crossbow, arbalest
Pronunciation: /ˈarmbrʊst/
Meaning
crossbow, arbalest
Example
Zu den Waffen, die nicht allen Teutschen Völkern gemein, sondern nur gewissen Stämmen derselben eigenthümlich waren, gehörte die Armbrust.
The crossbow was one of the weapons that were not common to all German peoples, but peculiar only to certain tribes.
Practice tips
- Practice Armbrust out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.