Rüsttag

derNoun

day of preparation; eve of a holiday

English translations

  1. 01

    equipment day

  2. 02

    kit day

  3. 03

    gear day

Word details

German meaning
Der Rüsttag ist der Tag vor einem wichtigen Ereignis, an dem Vorbereitungen getroffen werden.
English meaning
Preparation day is the day before an important event, when preparations are made.
Synonym
Freitag
German example
Der Freitag war der Rüsttag für das große Fest am Samstag.
English example
Friday was the preparation day for the big celebration on Saturday.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Rüsttag
Plural Form
die Rüsttage

Example sentences with “Rüsttag”

  1. Der Rüsttag vor dem großen Fest war sehr arbeitsreich. (The day of preparation before the big festival was very busy.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'Rüsttag' mean in a historical context?

Historically, 'Rüsttag' refers to the day before a Sabbath or a major religious holiday, derived from 'rüsten' (to prepare/arm oneself). It is masculine (der Rüsttag).